Project 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: 

This is an entry-level position that supports the Electric Power Division by performing general accounting and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include processing payroll data, preparing and submitting invoices, handling data, and maintaining records and reports. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume, detail-oriented environment and works effectively as part of a team. Strong organizational, communication, and document coordination skills are essential, along with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, follow directions, exercise good judgment, and maintain a client-service mindset. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites. 
• Enters weekly and/or monthly invoices into customer-based portals.   
• 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.   
• Acts as a liaison between field construction crews and project managers to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.  
• Organizes source data for equipment upload by compiling and entering information into various spreadsheets. 
• Supports department with basic filing, electronic storage, and organizing. 
• Weekly processing and coding of company fuel card charges. 
• Transform field-collecting powerline inspection data, photographs, and maintenance observations into clear, professional reports for utility customers, managing document preparation and timely submission through customer reporting portal. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Experience: At least one year of accounting experience preferred
• Education: At least a two-year degree in accounting or similar background 
• Technical Skills: Ability to proofread documents, manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment, and computer skills are required 
• Behavioral Skills: Excellent team skills, attention to detail, and communication skills 

Description of physical working environment: 

• Normal office environment.?Routinely works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common. 

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