Senior Accountant

Peters Heating and Air Conditioning is a family-owned, locally operated company that has been serving customers since 1955. The company provides residential and commercial HVAC services, including geothermal systems, commercial refrigeration, and air duct cleaning. Peters also offers sheet metal fabrication, metal roofing, seamless gutters, fireplaces, and preventative maintenance service agreements. With a strong presence in Quincy, Hamilton, Pittsfield, and Edwardsville IL, Hannibal, Troy, St. Louis, Columbia, and Kirksville, MO, as well as Hendersonville, TN, the company is known for reliable service and long-term customer relationships. Team members join a stable, community-focused organization with diverse service offerings and opportunities for growth. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in strengthening the accounting department, improving financial processes and reporting, and providing accounting support and continuity across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working collaboratively with leadership and teams across multiple locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the Controller's primary support resource. Perform monthly account and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and financial reporting. Support job costing and accounting process improvements. Manage small accounting and process-improvement projects assigned by the Controller or Fractional CFO. Support and guide a large team of administrative staff responsible for entering accounting transactions. Review accounting workflows and help improve accuracy, consistency, documentation, and efficiency. Assist with Sage Intacct administration, reporting, and process optimization. Provide backup payroll support, including certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting. Support audits, compliance requirements, and internal controls. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, employee information, and company financial data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of accounting experience within HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction, or another specialty contracting environment. Sage Intacct experience highly preferred or advanced construction ERP system Strong understanding of accounting principles and construction accounting. Hands-on experience with account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. Experience job costing. Experience with payroll processing, certified payroll, and prevailing wage requirements. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Strong Microsoft Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with executives, operations leaders, accounting personnel, and administrative teams.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Taking ownership of delegated accounting functions and projects. Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time each month. Support a timely, disciplined month-end close and improve reporting reliability. Improve job-cost visibility and reporting. Provide dependable payroll backup coverage, including certified payroll and prevailing wage needs. Successfully lead assigned accounting and process-improvement projects. Improve accounting consistency across multiple locations and strengthen internal controls. Help build a scalable accounting function that supports Peters' continued growth.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

This is more than a traditional Senior Accountant position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Controller, company leadership, and the Fractional CFO team to strengthen the financial operations, improve processes, and support the company's continued growth.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive, performance-based wages Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid PTO and holidays Supplemental insurances through AFLAC and Legal Shield Flex Spending Account Opportunities for advancement and professional development A supportive, team-focused work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Peters Heating and Air Conditioning