Accountant at ECC

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div>ECC (Electronic Contracting Company) is a full‑service technology systems integrator with more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across the Midwest. We design, install, and service Audio/Visual, electronic security, fire safety, communications, healthcare, and managed services technologies that make spaces smarter, safer, and more connected. Our success is built on our people and a culture rooted in ownership, collaboration, and integrity. Together, we create technology solutions that empower organizations today and are built for the future.</div> <h3>Job Summary</h3> <p>The Accountant position supports the day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Prepare and post routine journal entries.</li> <li>Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</li> <li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li> <li>Support month-end close.</li> <li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and run depreciation.</li> <li>Assist with tax filings and audit requests.</li> </ul> <h3>Leadership &amp; Ownership</h3> <ul> <li>Demonstrates ownership of assigned processes and drives tasks to completion with minimal oversight.</li> <li>Leads by example through high standards of accuracy, accountability, and ethical behavior.</li> <li>Supports team development by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and contributing to a collaborative work environment.</li> <li>Takes initiative to identify process gaps and propose solutions that improve efficiency and control.</li> </ul> <h3>Critical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving</h3> <ul> <li>Analyzes financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes of issues.</li> <li>Applies sound judgment to resolve complex accounting problems and escalate when required.</li> <li>Evaluates the impact of system or process changes on financial reporting and internal controls.</li> <li>Uses data-driven analysis to recommend improvements to workflows, reporting, and compliance.</li> </ul> <h3>Communication &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration</h3> <ul> <li>Communicates clearly and professionally with finance and non-finance teams.</li> <li>Translates complex accounting concepts into easy-to-understand explanations for stakeholders.</li> <li>Partners effectively with operations, FP&amp;A, procurement, and other departments to support accurate reporting.</li> <li>Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries, including auditors and leadership.</li> </ul> <h3>Systems &amp; Technology Skills</h3> <ul> <li>Works efficiently across multiple financial systems, ERPs, and reporting tools.</li> <li>Navigates and reconciles data between subsystems such as AP/AR platforms, bank portals, and payroll systems.</li> <li>Supports system upgrades, data validation, and process improvements involving automation or integration.</li> <li>Ensures data accuracy by maintaining clean, reliable source information across platforms.</li> </ul> <h3>Process Documentation &amp; Standardization</h3> <ul> <li>Creates and maintains detailed SOPs, process maps, and work instructions for accounting procedures.</li> <li>Ensures documentation remains up to date and compliant with internal controls and audit requirements.</li> <li>Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and formalize repeatable processes.</li> <li>Contributes to the development of internal controls and best practices for month-end close.</li> </ul> <h3>Excel &amp; Analytical Expertise</h3> <ul> <li>Demonstrates proficiency in Excel including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling.</li> <li>Uses Excel to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, automate recurring tasks, and validate system outputs.</li> </ul> <h3>Deadline Management &amp; Time Prioritization</h3> <ul> <li>Consistently meets month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines with high-quality deliverables.</li> <li>Prioritizes tasks effectively to balance multiple deadlines and competing priorities.</li> <li>Plans workload proactively to ensure timely completion of close activities and stakeholder requests.</li> <li>Maintains strong organizational habits to track deliverables, follow-ups, and process dependencies.</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.</li> <li>3–5 years of experience.</li> <li>Basic understanding of GAAP</li> </ul> <h3>Why ECC?</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation</li> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</li> <li>Employer paid Short term and long-term disability Insurance</li> <li>401K with 4% match</li> <li>FSA and LSA</li> <li>PTO</li> <li>Growth opportunities in a fast‑advancing healthcare technology division</li> <li>A fun and inclusive culture</li> <li>Laptop/tech provided</li> <li>Cell phone stipend</li> <li>ECC merch stipend twice a year</li> <li>Every Friday is payday!</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>