Accounting/Bookkeeper

Accounting & Finance ManagerBlue Collars Plumbing & HVAC is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Accounting & Finance Manager to own the financial backbone of a fast-growing commercial service company.This role exists to protect margins, tighten controls, support operations, and give ownership real financial clarity—not just reports that sit in a folder. You will work closely with ownership, operations, estimating, and the office team to ensure every dollar, job, and technician is accounted for accurately.This is a hands-on role suited for someone who understands job costing, service trades, payroll complexity, commissions, and cash-flow timing in the real world—not theory.Accounting & Financial OperationsOwn day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll coordination)Maintain a clean, accurate general ledger and chart of accountsReconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and internal accounts monthlyTrack and allocate costs by job number, department, and projectManage vendor payments, credits, returns, and documentationSupport material bill-backs, deductions, and employee chargebacks per company policyJob Costing & Margin ControlEnsure accurate job costing across service calls, projects, and large commercial workTrack labor, materials, equipment, rentals, subcontractors, and overhead by jobFlag margin erosion, cost overruns, and billing gaps earlyWork directly with ownership and operations to explain why margins move—not just that they didAssist with change orders, retainage tracking, and progress billingServiceTitan & System IntegrationWork inside ServiceTitan to support: Job costing accuracyRevenue recognitionPayroll and commission trackingInvoicing and AR follow-throughReconcile ServiceTitan data with accounting software (QuickBooks or equivalent)Help clean up workflows between operations and accounting to eliminate leaks and errorsPayroll, Commissions & ComplianceCoordinate payroll processing for technicians, apprentices, and staffTrack commissions, after-hours premiums, incentives, deductions, and penaltiesEnsure compliance with wage laws, overtime, and company compensation structuresSupport benefits tracking and HR coordination as neededAssist CPA with tax prep, filings, and year-end closeFinancial Reporting & Leadership SupportPrepare monthly financial statements and job profitability reportsDeliver clear, actionable reporting to ownership (not accounting jargon)Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planningTrack fixed costs, debt obligations, and major project payment schedulesAssist leadership with financial decision-making as the company scalesControls, Processes & ScaleStrengthen internal controls to protect the company as it growsCreate and document accounting procedures and workflowsSupport audits, internal reviews, and clean financial recordsIdentify inefficiencies, leaks, and process breakdowns—and help fix themBuild systems that scale with the company, not ones that break under growthWho This Role Is ForSomeone who thrives in organized chaos and brings order to itSomeone who understands the trades, job costing, and service businessesSomeone who takes ownership and doesn't need babysittingSomeone who can say "this number looks wrong—and here's why"Qualifications3–5+ years accounting or finance experience (construction, plumbing, HVAC, or service trades preferred)Strong job-cost accounting experienceExperience with payroll, commissions, and variable compensationProficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, ServiceTitan a strong plus)Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and accountableAble to communicate clearly with non-financial team membersWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation based on experienceDirect access to ownership and leadershipA company that values accountability, structure, and performanceOpportunity to grow into a Controller-level role as the company scalesA seat at the table where your work directly impacts outcomes