• Overhead Staff Accountant

    Utilities Service, LLC (Willow Grove, PA)


    Description

    The Overhead Staff Accountant is responsible for providing accurate recording, analysis, and reporting on overhead costs and fixed assets. This role will assist in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close processes related to overhead and SG&A expenses. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of GAAP, and the ability to work collaboratively across finance and operations teams.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepare/execute asset-related activities, including month-end financial close activities and entries, preparation of fixed asset roll-forwards and account reconciliations, maintaining CIP accounts and ensuring assets are placed into-service (depreciated/amortized) on a timely basis, recording of disposals (and associated gain/loss on sale), etc.

    + Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to overhead expenses

    + Actively participate in efforts to streamline the overall financial close process

    + Engage and partner with equipment/fleet operations personnel to facilitate timely and accurate in-service of assets when purchased/entered CIP.

    + Monitor and analyze monthly overhead spending vs. budget, and identify variances

    + Participate in the development and maintenance of a company-wide fixed asset/capitalization policy and supporting processes.

    + Regular interaction/support of the external auditors for the consolidated (and subsidiary) year-end audits

    + Ensure accuracy and compliance with all overhead-related financial data

    + Participate in special projects such as integration of new or acquired companies, ERP system implementation, process improvements, etc.

    + Help with other responsibilities, as needed, such as real and personal property tax filings, payroll/bonus accruals and related filings.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

    + 1–3 years of accounting experience

    + Strong understanding of accruals, expense allocation, and GAAP principles

    + Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle etc.)

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

    + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of overhead allocation methodologies

    + CPA or working toward certification is a plus

    Benefits

    We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please note:

    + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._

    + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._

    **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.