Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

MYR Group•Rolling Meadows, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The AR Accounting Assistant will use organization and detail orientation skills to process customer payments in a timely manner. The Accounts Receivable Accounting Assistant is responsible for entry of customer payments and general reimbursements in the Company's accounting software system and utilization of Microsoft Excel. The Assistant will also assist with depositing checks via remote deposit process and provide additional general administrative support as needed. Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of data entry, office administration, or accounting experience is required
High school diploma or GED is required
Customer service aptitude and high attention to details
Ability to work within a team environment with a collaborative approach
Ability to meet required deadlines
Excellent communicator, not afraid to ask questions
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal capabilities
Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (accuracy with data entry, formatting fields, and standardizing data)
Familiarity with business systems and working knowledge of accounts receivable and accounting software

Responsibilities

Access payment data through bank websites
Data entry of customer payments to open invoices in the Company’s accounting system
Entry of miscellaneous reimbursements to general ledger accounts
Deposit checks to bank account via remote deposit process
Verify invoice details and payment differences with various operations teams throughout the Company
Communicate with customers when payment questions arise
Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Benefits

Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid parental leave program including birth and adoption.
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.