Assistant Controller

Sumter Utilities, Inc. has an opening for a Assistant Controller. Sumter Utilities is based in Sumter, South Carolina and is a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc.  Sumter Utilities provides high-quality electrical construction, maintenance and modification services of transmission lines, distribution lines and substations to customers throughout the southern US.  This position reports to the Controller. 

• Know Quanta’s SOX compliance requirements and help ensure processes and controls in place meet the requirements.
• Along with Controller, compile all necessary data to create monthly financial statements including general journal entries necessary to produce timely and accurate financial statements monthly.
• Review payable entries to ensure proper cutoff.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Code and apply cash receipts to customer invoices.
• Responsible for Fixed Assets and Equipment Revenue.
• Responsible for job burden allocation amounts and percentages.
• Prepare weekly management payroll and ensure 409a elections and matching are correct.
• Work with HR Department to ensure 401k compliance and help with annual 401k audit.
• Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and prepare payroll tax and property tax filing.
• Prepare annual W-2’s.
• Prepare and file annual business license renewals for various state and local jurisdictions in which Sumter Utilities operates.
• Responsible for annual review of financial statements. Work closely with local accounting firm and Quanta for timely completion of review.
• Along with CFO and Controller, work with Internal Audit on annual internal audits.
• Along with CFO, Controller, and President, prepare the Annual Business Plan.
• Manage accounting software and troubleshoot issues with support.
• Responsible for monthly financial reporting to Quanta from initial data load to final submission.
• Prepare and submit to Quanta reports and variance explanations as requested.
• Cross-train with Controller on key tasks and duties.
• Continually evaluate processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Willingly accept assignments to perform special projects or perform other duties not listed above, which may vary as determined by management or Quanta to meet company needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Excel proficiency, including pivot and v-look up tables
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Stong communication and interpersonal skills