Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Commercial Express HVAC | Sterling, VA | Full-Time, Onsite

Commercial Express HVAC, a growing commercial HVAC contractor, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support our finance team's day-to-day accounting operations. You'll help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with accounting standards — with real opportunity to grow into construction and service-industry accounting.

This is a great fit for someone who wants broad exposure across the accounting function (GL, AP/AR, job costing, payroll).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions as needed
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and certified payroll reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

Required

• 2–5 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred

• Experience in construction, contracting, HVAC, or service-based industries
• Knowledge of job costing and project accounting
• Familiarity with certified payroll requirements

Why Join Commercial Express HVAC?

• Grow your accounting career with a well-established, expanding company
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Broad exposure across accounting and finance functions
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable, full-time onsite position in Sterling, Virginia
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employee referral program and company-sponsored events

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career with a stable, expanding company, we'd love to hear from you—apply today to join the Commercial Express HVAC team.