Staff Accountant - Yearout Mechanical

Summary/Objective: Responsibilities include a variety of accounting tasks in accounts payable and job cost, with support of other accounting and projects departments.

Essential Functions:

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, related area, or equivalent experience of 5 years.
• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to recognize and resolve issues.
• Analytical skills.
• Conflict resolutions skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills in both oral & written forms.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Competencies:

• Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, spreadsheet maintenance, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers – Knowledge of computer software, including applications.
• Administration and Management – Basic knowledge of business and management principles, and resource allocation.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time as it relates to the position and duties.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for way to help people.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action as it relates to the position and duties.

Education/Experience:
Degree preferred but not required. Degree in business Administration or Accounting or related area, or equivalent experience of 5 years.

Physical demands:

• For office: Largely sedentary, some walking, bending, standing and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Able to work on computer for extended periods of time.