Utility & Telecom Accountant - Full Time

Lone Pine Associates Inc•Manchester, IA

27d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Lone Pine Associates Inc is seeking an Accountant to join a growing organization in real estate development, construction, and property management. This role supports the accounting function across multiple areas of the business, with a focus on accurate financial records, strong internal controls, smart use of systems like Yardi, and continuous process improvement. You’ll work closely with leadership and operational teams in an environment that values collaboration and getting things done the right way. We have a fun, supportive culture and are looking for someone who wants more than just a job. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career, grow professionally, and gain exposure to different sides of the business while being part of a team that truly enjoys working together. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with salary negotiable based on experience. Lone Pine Associates Inc is the employing entity for Chrisman Development corporate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial processes and banking.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfort working in accounting systems and learning new software.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an accounting role.
Experience with Yardi or similar accounting platforms.
Interest in long-term growth and expanded responsibility.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial records.
Post and reconcile transactions including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Assist with monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL tie-outs.
Maintain schedules for assets, liabilities, loans, reserves, and owner-related activity.
Support audits, lender reporting, and financial reviews.
Receive, review, code, and process utility and telecom invoices in accordance with company approval and accounts payable procedures.
Verify that each invoice belongs to the correct property, service address, account, billing period, vendor, and general ledger account before payment.
Monitor due dates and payment status to ensure invoices are paid on time and to prevent late fees, penalties, and service interruptions.
Research duplicate, missing, estimated, past-due, unusually high, or otherwise questionable charges before payment.
Reconcile vendor statements and online account balances to company records and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain electric, gas, water, sewer, garbage, and other recurring utility accounts for assigned properties and corporate locations.
Open, transfer, update, and close accounts when properties are acquired, sold, placed in service, taken out of service, or experience changes in management or occupancy.
Confirm that service remains active for common areas, vacant units, offices, maintenance facilities, and other locations for which the company is responsible.
Track deposits, refunds, credits, final bills, and closed-account balances through completion.
Coordinate landlord or property-management account agreements and automatic service transfers when applicable.
Maintain internet, telephone, mobile, cable, alarm communication, and other telecommunications accounts for assigned locations.
Coordinate service installations, transfers, upgrades, downgrades, suspensions, and cancellations with vendors and internal staff.
Maintain an inventory of active services, lines, equipment, contract terms, recurring charges, assigned locations, and responsible users.
Track equipment returns and retain return receipts and confirmation numbers to prevent continued billing or unreturned-equipment charges.
Assist site and corporate staff with billing issues and vendor coordination while routing technical support matters to the appropriate vendor or IT contact.
Review exception reports, aging reports, and vendor notices for past-due balances, shutoff warnings, returned payments, expiring contracts, and unresolved credits.
Recommend practical changes that reduce cost, improve account visibility, or strengthen payment and service-continuity controls.
Follow internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.
Maintain accurate records that support audits, lender reviews, and regulatory compliance.
Protect sensitive financial and personal information.
Uphold company standards for professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Health insurance - two plan options, employee + family coverage is 100% employer-paid
Dental insurance - employee + family coverage is 100% employer-paid
Vision insurance - employee + family coverage is 100% employer-paid
Critical Illness insurance
Short Term Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital insurance
$35,000 employer-paid Life insurance plus the option to purchase additional coverage
Employer-paid Life Flight Membership
MetLife Pet Insurance
Aflac
FSA and Dependent Care FSA or HSA with employer contribution (dependent upon medical plan)
401k with 4% employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued at 4.62 hours/biweekly for 40 hour/week employees
15 paid holidays per year, including two four-day weekends and a floating holiday
Paid bereavement leave
Paid volunteer days
Employee Assistance Program