**Overview** **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. **Responsibilities** + 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. **Qualifications** + 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 **Job Locations** _US-SC-Sumter_ **Job ID** _2020-1166_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Category** _Management_ **Type** _Full-Time_