Accounting Specialist

Overview Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their growing team. IME brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, IME works with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across industries including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. IME is committed to safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. What You\'ll Do Key Responsibilities: Process weekly union payroll and biweekly non-union payroll, ensuring compliance with multiple IBEW labor agreements and varying state and regional requirements. Review and validate timesheets submitted by field leadership, ensuring accuracy in hours, job costing, and employee classifications. Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings. Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and OCIP/DCIP documentation, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with project and government requirements. Partner with HR and the parent company to ensure accurate benefit deductions and reporting of union fringe benefits. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including uncashed checks, stop payments, retroactive corrections, and employee inquiries. Stay current on federal, state, and union regulations impacting payroll and labor compliance requirements. Assist with accounts payable functions including invoice processing, coding, data entry, and vendor communication as needed. Support month-end accounting processes and maintain organized payroll and AP documentation in accordance with company policies. Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to support payroll, accounting, union, and government audits. Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and financial information. Assist with payroll system updates, process improvements, and implementation projects as needed. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong payroll processing knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance requirements. Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. Education & Experience 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience required. Experience supporting accounts payable processes preferred. Experience processing union payroll preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Knowledge of JD Edwards and Kofax preferred. What You\'ll Get Working Conditions: The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site where you may encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day. Benefits Overview: IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from healthcare coverage options, effective the first of the month after hire. They are offered PTO and a 401(k) that is generously matched and fully vested. Salary Range $24.52 - $33.17/hour. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. Other Details Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. The statements in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required. IME is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Compensation The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $51,000.00/Yr. - USD $69,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer IME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intermountain Electric