Job Description

Position: Entry-Level Accountant

Report to: Assistant Controller or Senior Accountant

Job Description Overview

Kwest Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those with accounting experience who are eager to build their careers in a dynamic, employee-owned company. The Entry-Level Accountant will assist with a variety of essential accounting duties, focusing on accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll data entry, credit card management, and general financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Enter job-related invoices into the accounting system
• Set up new jobs and cost codes in Dexter Chaney/Spectrum
• Match and verify documentation for invoices
• Assist with accounts receivable tracking and collections up to 60 days
• Monitor, reconcile, and manage company credit cards
• Manage EZ Pass transponders, including reconciliation and payment
• Assist with payroll data entry and timesheet verification
• Perform credit card expense reconciliation monthly
• Assist with subcontract and purchase order data entry
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Perform detailed reviews and assist with ECAC (Estimate at Completion) processes
• Assist in budget preparation and income statement account reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheet work papers under supervision
• Track equipment costs and assist with equipment-related invoice processing
• Support IFTA tax tracking and quarterly filing
• Provide support for answering phones and general office duties
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and training
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or equivalent relevant hands-on accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Willingness to learn accounting software (Crystal Reports and Dexter Chaney/Spectrum experience preferred but not required)
• Must be able to pass a background and drug test
• Ability to travel occasionally to client meetings, conferences, and regional/divisional offices

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands for extended periods
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and reach above shoulders
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends if necessary

About Kwest Group

At Kwest Group, we are driven by a clear mission: to lead the civil construction industry through an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we empower our team members to take ownership of every project, fostering innovation and excellence from concept to completion. Central to our mission is a steadfast commitment to ensuring zero harm to every team member on every project. This commitment to zero harm is complemented by a comprehensive focus on total human health.

Founded in 2003, Kwest Group has grown from its roots in Port Clinton, Ohio, to become a trusted partner across the United States and the Caribbean. Our journey is defined by building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, grounded in mutual trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.

Core Values

Our core values—Safety, Quality, and Customer Service—are the pillars that support everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure that every project meets the highest standards.

Core Focus

Our core focus is to enrich the lives of our team members by fostering strategic growth and profitability, ensuring a safe, thriving, and values-driven company. We believe that by investing in our people, we create a foundation for long-term success that benefits our clients, team members, and communities

Our Niche

Kwest Group excels in performing complex civil construction projects safely. Our expertise enables us to tackle the most demanding projects with confidence, delivering exceptional results that our clients can rely on.

Target Market

Our target market includes energy, industrial, public, federal, and rail clients across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Midwest, Appalachia, and Southeast regions. We remain open to engaging with like-minded partners from any location when the right opportunity arises. We seek clients who exhibit financial stability, align with our core values, foster collaborative relationships, and share a forward-thinking perspective.

Four Unique’s

Kwest Group stands out in the industry with our four unique’s:

• Safety Priority: Safety is ingrained in our culture and is our foremost commitment on every project.
• Agile Team: Our adaptable and responsive team is capable of quickly adjusting to the evolving needs of our clients and projects.
• Collaborative Construction Services: We foster strategic partnerships and interconnected relationships to deliver superior outcomes.
• Team Integrity Focus: Integrity guides our team’s actions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout our organization.

Our dedication to safety and excellence has been recognized industry-wide. Kwest Group was honored as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Contractor of the Year and has received national safety recognition awards from prestigious organizations like ABC and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

At Kwest Group, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact beyond our project sites. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO

Kwest Group maintains a non-discrimination policy for all team members and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified team members, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs