Accounting Specialist
We want you to grow. We want you to learn. We want you to expand with us
Location: Madison, WI
Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others.
Who We Are:
Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions. Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org
Our Point of View:
- People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
- Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
- Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to positively shape the culture and collective advancement.
What We Are Looking For:
Power System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team. The Accounting Specialist will play a crucial role in managing various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
- Accounts Receivable and Billing – Prepare and distribute client billing according to contracts. Monitor and apply all cash receipts into the accounting system.
- Accounts Payable – Enter AP invoices and employee expenses into the accounting system, process cash disbursements, track and maintain W-9 vendor forms, and manage 1099 processing at each year-end.
- Credit & Collections – Continuous account monitoring to achieve shortest AR collection periods.
- Sales & Use Tax Filings – File applicable sales and use tax filings within deadlines.
- Banking – Monitor daily cash activity to ensure accurate transactions and complete bank reconciliations. Research and resolve discrepancies.
- Project Accounting – Act as a liaison between project managers and clients to support client management. Monitor project metrics, including budgets, and collaborate with project managers and coordinators to address budget concerns when projects approach or exceed budget limits.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum of two years of Accounting or Finance experience
- Advanced user in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products including Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
- Experience with an ERP system specifically Unanet a plus!
- Experience in the consulting and/or engineering industry a plus!
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to multi-task, adapt as priorities shift, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent professionalism, interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and passion for the highest level of accuracy possible.
Compensation & Benefits:
Hourly Range: $ $23.03 - $25.59
This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for two minimum relevant years of experience to five maximum relevant years of experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.
- Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
- Cell phone reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
- Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
- Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities.
- Professional development opportunities and educational assistance
PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Disclaimer:
We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.
PSE
People. Problem-solving. Progress