Accounting Assistant

Grow Your Accounting Career With High-Light Electric!

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and someone who takes pride in getting things right?

At High-Light Electric (HLE), we're growing our presence in Nevada and looking for a dependable, motivated Accounting Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, solving problems, and supporting a collaborative team.

We're especially interested in candidates with 2–3 years of practical accounting or bookkeeping experience, but we're also open to individuals with less experience who demonstrate strong accounting fundamentals, initiative, and a genuine willingness to learn.

Working closely with our Finance and Accounting team, you'll support everyday financial operations, coordinate financial documentation, and gain experience within a growing construction organization.

What You'll Do

• General Accounting: Support accounts payable, invoice processing, transaction entry, expense tracking, and financial recordkeeping.
• Reconciliations: Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations, Positive Pay activities, and month-end accounting processes.
• Independent Contractor Coordination: Track contractor invoices and billing information, follow up on missing submissions, maintain accurate Excel records, and help prepare payment reports.
• Vendor & Payment Support: Review vendor statements, organize recurring expenses, prepare payment documentation and batches, and help maintain insurance-related financial records.
• Accounting Administration: Monitor accounting correspondence, maintain organized financial records, assist with routine journal entries, and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to obtain information, resolve outstanding items, and support efficient accounting processes.

You'll receive training on our internal accounting procedures and systems, including Vista/Viewpoint, while developing skills that may also provide exposure to project accounting activities.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, financial transactions, and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies or missing information.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills and confidence following up on pending information.
• Reliability, accountability, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential financial records.
• Availability to work on-site in Las Vegas, Monday through Friday, on a part-time schedule.

Preferred, But Not Required

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial support.
• Experience processing invoices, reviewing statements, reconciling accounts, or supporting payment processes.
• Coursework or education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems, such as QuickBooks, Sage, Vista/Viewpoint, or similar platforms.
• Experience maintaining financial records, coordinating documentation, or following up with vendors or contractors.

Construction industry experience is not required. We value transferable accounting skills, strong attention to detail, and candidates who are motivated to continue learning.

Work Schedule & Training

This is a part-time, fully on-site position, working Monday through Friday.

During the initial onboarding and training period, candidates must have flexibility for afternoon training sessions, typically beginning around 3:00–4:00 PM Pacific Time.

The regular part-time schedule will be established based on operational needs.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

We value people who take ownership of their responsibilities, communicate openly, and look for ways to make processes better.

We're looking for someone who welcomes feedback, follows through on commitments, and approaches their work with accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

At HLE, we call this The Mendoza Way: building a workplace where collaboration, respect, personal responsibility, and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day.

Why Join HLE?

High-Light Electric has been delivering electrical infrastructure and public works projects since 1996.

As we establish and grow our Nevada office, you'll have the opportunity to work with an experienced accounting team, strengthen your practical skills, and contribute to the financial operations supporting our organization.

The role begins with a focus on general accounting, with potential opportunities to gain exposure to project accounting as business needs evolve.

Ready to bring your accounting skills to a growing team? We'd love to hear from you!

High-Light Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

This is a part-time position. Future full-time employment, promotion, or transition into project accounting is not guaranteed and depends on business needs, performance, and available opportunities.