Accountant

We are partnering with the CFO of a well-established, family‑owned construction company to hire a Staff Accountant to support the accounting operations across five affiliated companies within a growing commercial HVAC, residential HVAC, oil & propane, self‑storage, and real estate organization. This is a hands‑on accounting role that combines general accounting responsibilities with ownership of the accounts payable function. The Staff Accountant will support month‑end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting while ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, understands the principles behind debits and credits, enjoys improving processes, and is looking for long‑term career growth within a stable, family‑owned organization. Responsibilities Manage the full‑cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approval workflow, General Ledger coding, and vendor payments Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies Maintain vendor records, W‑9s, and payment information Prepare journal entries and assist with month‑end and year‑end close Perform bank, credit card, and General Ledger account reconciliations Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities Assist with financial statement preparation and other accounting reports Research and resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on day‑to‑day accounting operations and special projects Qualifications Years of accounting experience, including full‑cycle accounts payable, preferably within commercial construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, or a related industry Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, debits and credits, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close Experience with invoice processing, approval workflows, vendor statement reconciliations, and vendor relationship management Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Foundation Software or similar construction accounting ERP experience preferred Multi‑entity accounting and job costing experience preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail Self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively Benefits Full‑time, direct hire opportunity Annual performance bonus of 5%–10% Opportunity to support accounting across five growing businesses High‑visibility role reporting directly to the Controller Career growth path into Assistant Controller position Stable, family‑owned company founded in 1989 with an excellent reputation Continued company growth and planned office expansion Collaborative accounting team with exposure to complex multi‑entity accounting Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with early Fridays #J-18808-Ljbffr ThinkingAhead Executive Search