Job Summary:

Salaried position responsible for accounting functions including the monthly close, financial statement preparation, consolidations and leading the annual external audit.  Additional duties based on needs may be assigned.  There is one direct report, an A/P Specialist, and the position will have interaction with Operations (Sales/Account/Project Managers) and executives (CEOs and CFO).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Monthly Close

• Reconcile bank accounts, payroll and credit cards
• Record monthly accruals, AJEs and weekly payroll
• Allocate shared expenses, record inter-company transactions
• Prepare work in progress schedules, record related adjustments
• Maintain depreciation/amortization schedules

Financial Statements:

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements 
• Consolidate statements and prepare high level variance explanations
• Complete monthly cash flows for each branch and consolidated operations

Accounts Payable

• Manage the accounts payable function/staff, vendor setup
• Review expense reports, facilitate monthly reimbursements

General  

• Prepare ad-hoc reports to assist Branch Managers in understanding operations
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures, updating as necessary
• Lead annual audit efforts
• Execute bank transfers 
• Complete sales tax filing (two locations)
• Support the Payroll function – calculate vacation payouts
• Assist in vetting new ERP systems
• Complete accounting tasks as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented and collaborative, able to work with customers, internal teams and partners
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to adapt to new software and technology
• Keeps confidential information that may be related to employees, customers, financials, etc.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

About Urban Elevator Service, LLC

Urban is a large independent elevator service company with locations in 13 markets nationwide. We maintain, repair, service, modernize and install elevator systems in commercial and residential buildings. We are proud of our heritage and earned reputation of quality and premium service since 1985, beginning with our first location in the Chicago area, and continuing that growth throughout the US. Urban Elevator is a proud EEO employer.

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