Staff Accountant

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary

Staff Accountant - Join the Miller Team

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Staff Accountant?
Do you thrive in a team-focused environment where serving others is at the heart of what you do? If so, you may have just found your ideal opportunity.

For nearly 90 years, Miller Electric Company has been a proud signatory contractor with the IBEW, employing the most experienced and highly trained workforce in the industry. Our success is rooted in our core values- trust, collaboration, safety, quality, community, and stewardship -and in how we bring these values to life every day.
Position Overview

The staff accountant at Miller Electric is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing timely account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with state and local tax requirements. This role supports the month-end close process, prepares and files sales & use tax returns, manages personal property tax filings, and assists with general accounting functions to support organizational financial accuracy and integrity.


Benefits

• Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
• 401k retirement with company matching
• Vision plans
• Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• College Coach Services

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting all reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate support.
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules for external auditors.
• Research tax law and answer internal tax questions related to on going projects.
• Maintain a compliance calendar to manage deadlines and reduce penalty risk.

Sales & Use Tax

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax returns.
• Monitor state and local tax law changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and resolve related issues with state agencies.
• Maintain exemption certificates and audit-ready documentation.

Personal Property Tax

• Collect and maintain asset data required for personal property tax filings.
• Prepare and submit annual personal property tax returns.
• Reconcile tax assessments and payments to the general ledger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 3-4 years of accounting and tax experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger structure.
• Experience with sales & use tax
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Preferred experience with COINS (ERP Construction Software)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, 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

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