Staff Accountant

About Us

Comfort Temp Company is a family-values-driven organization serving Florida through its operating divisions, including CT Mechanical and Comfort Temp Heating and Air. We support commercial construction, service, installation, and operational excellence across multiple locations. Our team is committed to doing the right thing, delivering quality work, and building strong systems that support growth, accountability, and long-term success.

Job Summary

Comfort Temp Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities for a growing, multi-entity business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting reporting, and assisting with accounting processes that help the business operate efficiently.

This position is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in the trades, construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, or other project-based service industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and other recurring accounting items
• Support internal financial reporting and preparation of schedules for leadership review
• Review transactions for proper coding, classification, and department or job alignment
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity accounting support as needed
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes when needed
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations, customer account research, and aging support
• Help maintain clean and accurate accounting records across branches and business units
• Support year-end audit requests, tax support schedules, and 1099 preparation
• Assist with sales tax, use tax, and other compliance-related accounting support as assigned
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen accounting workflow efficiency
• Communicate professionally with internal departments, vendors, and leadership
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical contracting, field service, or project-based accounting experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and close support
• Understanding of accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and financial statement support
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working in accounting systems
• Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, lien waivers, or project accounting is preferred
• Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, ServiceTitan, or similar systems is preferred

Preferred Traits

• Reliable and consistent in execution
• Process-minded and organized
• Able to work independently while remaining team-oriented
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interested in long-term growth within the accounting and finance function

Company Culture

At Comfort Temp Company, our core values guide how we work and serve others: Do what you say, Do what it takes, Walk with purpose, and Do the right thing. We are looking for someone who values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.