Senior Accountant

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to provide accounting support for our Corporate and Project Offices. The position will be located on-site in our Corporate Office in Oklahoma City, OK. The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience, knowledge of payroll and payment processing, and be highly skilled in utilizing various accounting systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the CFO with completion of the month-end accounting close functions.
• Oversee the accounts’ payable function. Work with staff to ensure accurate account coding and timely payments. 
• Manage the corporate credit card tracking and payment process.
• Coordinate accurate submission and timely processing of multistate field payroll.  
• Monitor tax and statutory leave requirements.  Ensure each states compliance. 
• Manage and assist with various corporate treasury functions as needed.
• Perform other duties within the company as assigned; completion of various state registration and tax filings, unclaimed property reporting etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience. 
• Knowledge of intermediate accounting principles and practices.
• Effective communication skills required; both oral and written.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite including Excel (a must).
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics Great Plains accounting software a plus.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision accounting software is a plus.

Key Accountabilities:

• Client Satisfaction: Satisfaction of internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Shares knowledge and resources. Contributes to the success of client deliverables and achievement of departmental objectives
• Results: Meets task and project objectives within prescribed quality and time standards. Encourages and contributes to positive change within the Accounting department
• Confidentiality: Respects client privacy. Demonstrates professional behavior regarding client privacy internally and externally.

Who We Are:

Coates has a 74-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!