General Accountant

Description
IPS is seeking talented individuals to join our accounting and finance team where your expertise and dedication will be valued and drive our success. Here, youll find a dynamic environment that offers job stability, professional growth, and competitive compensation. As a crucial member of our team, youll support our locations around North America, partnering to ensure continued success. Embracing our entrepreneurial spirit, you will leverage your analytical skills to provide insights that drive our companys growth and success. If youre detail-oriented, dedicated, and thrive in a rapidly evolving setting, IPS is the perfect place for you to make a real difference.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
The General Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting financial operations. This role involves preparing financial statements, maintaining general ledgers, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. The General Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing accurate financial information to support decision-making across the organization.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Record and manage day-to-day financial transactions.
Post journal entries and adjustments as needed to correct discrepancies.
Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
Review time entry, utilization and hours for job costing/payroll.
Assist in sales tax reporting for the service center.
Manage raw materials and work-in-process inventory, including cycle counts, annual counts and general analysis of inventory.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and reports to management.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records for audit purposes.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations and recommend solutions.
Implement best practices in accounting procedures and systems.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget management.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification (preferred but not required).
Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
Youll thrive at IPS if you…
Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
Have an entrepreneurial spirit. Youre proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.
Who We Are:
At Integrated Power Services (IPS), were committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industrys leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, youre joining a team t