Accounting Coordinator - Contract Specialist

Starting at : $28 / hr+ depending on experience

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community.

We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background.

Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive.

We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Accounting Services, you will support the office, accounting services team, and Project Management team by providing contract specialist functions.

You will work alongside accounting, project management, and operations to monitor and set up bids / contracts.

Schedule : Hybrid, 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Location : Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL

What You'll Do

• Create / monitor bids & contracts in our bid / contract management site
• Ensure proper documentation has been received and outstanding approvals have been completed for upcoming bids / contracts to meet compliance requirements
• Establish executed contracts in SAP for the operations & accounting teams
• Aid operations in extending access to contracts for payroll purposes
• Assist in requesting for Bonds & Certificates of Insurance for upcoming projects.
• Cross train and work with team members as needed with daily workflow, namely accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Communicate and confirm information with the appropriate business leaders
• Create weekly reports and assist with audit requests
• Identify unusual / unclear contract information to discuss with managers
• Other task as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years accounting experience
• Prior experience reviewing contracts
• Tech savvy to learn new computer applications and software quickly; SAP and / or SucessFactors

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w / Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation / Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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