Accounting Assistant

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage. 

General Summary:

Perform a variety of administrative tasks related to processing of payroll data, invoice preparation and reconciliation, data handling, and record maintenance/reporting.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Enters payroll data into COINS system each week for assigned group(s). Verifies data entry by reviewing, correcting, changing, or deleting entered information via reconciliation of source documents to various prescribed system reports.
• Supports department with basic filing, electronic storage, and organization.
• Processing and coding of accounts payable and/or credit cards as needed.
• Processes daily cash receipts, resolving open items using standard procedures.
• Responsible for recording journal entries.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two or four year degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and other applicable software programs.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to change.
• General knowledge of office protocol, routines, and procedures.
• Ability to proof-read documents and accurately prepare various reports.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Description of physical working environment:

• Works in a standard office environment. Tasks in the office involve regular sitting or standing with computer use. Repetitive typing is common, and occasional bending, twisting, and light lifting may be required with or without reasonable accommodations.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.