Assistant Controller

EMCOR Group, Inc. • Manchaca, TX

33d

About The Position

COMPANY OVERVIEW The Porter Co., Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. The Porter Co. is part of EMCOR Construction Services, a $800 million firm with offices throughout the United States and is ranked as one of the nation's largest electrical contractors. The Porter Co. has built its foundation on consistently exceeding the expectations of clients with an emphasis on the core values of honesty, integrity and value. The Porter Co. provides the highest level of customer service through quality, cutting-edge technologies, continuing education and an unrelenting safety policy. SUMMARY The Porter Co., Inc is currently looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Construction environment. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or currently pursuing degree
• 2-3 years working in accounting and financial role required preferably in a construction environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting.
• Proficient with accounting software.
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web-based applications.
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to EMCOR values.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support Controller in the finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, maintenance of regular cost reports, periodic budgets and forecasts, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Controller with recommendation for resolution
• Maintain confidentiality of company information
• Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties.
• Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of ongoing projects and assist with preparation of monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Assist with financial reporting including preparation, dissemination, and review of project work in progress reports
• Compile, maintain and produce cash management and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to management.
• Work with project managers to close out project accounts upon project completion
• Follow internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Review and approve internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Other duties as needed.

Benefits

• We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees