The Corporate Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with departments across the company. The position supports multiple accounting functions, including month-end close and general accounting, billing and collections, customer onboarding, and fixed assets. The Corporate Accountant will also be cross-trained to serve as a backup for other members of the finance team, ensuring continuity of operations during periods of absence or increased workload.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Month-End Close and General Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications and recurring entries, with complete supporting documentation
- Reconcile various GL accounts on a monthly basis and resolve reconciling items
- Perform variance analysis on monthly results and document explanations
- Support the close calendar, complete assigned close tasks on schedule, and identify issues promptly
- Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with GAAP
Order-to-Cash
- Manage collections and customer disputes, including consistent follow-up on past-due balances
- Review accounts receivable aging daily and elevate at-risk accounts
- Perform cash application and reconcile customer receipts to corresponding bank deposits
- Serve as backup to the billing and invoicing team, including order entry
Customer Setup and Contracts
- Establish new customer accounts and maintain accurate, complete customer records
- Complete internal setup for new customers across all required systems.
Fixed Assets
- Support capital expenditure requests, asset capitalization and tagging, and depreciation schedules
- Assist in reconciling the fixed asset register and in periodic physical asset verification
- Set up and maintain new fixed asset records in Sage Intacct, ensuring all relevant asset information is entered accurately and completely.
Cross-Functional Support
- Cross-train on procure-to-pay, inventory, payroll and treasury processes, and provide coverage as needed
- Document procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring work
- Complete special projects and ad hoc requests from across the finance organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, finance operations or a related field
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, vendors and internal teams
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate routine work and improve accuracy
Preferred
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Experience in an industrial, distribution or utility-services environment
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
- Consistent schedule: Monday through Friday
- Broad exposure across the finance function, with opportunity for professional growth
- Stable, growing company offering long-term career opportunities
Blackwood Solutions is the nation-leading utility services provider, specializing in utility pole recycling, material management, and structured storage solutions for electric utilities across North America.
In support of continued growth, the Finance & Accounting department is seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant to strengthen the team’s capacity and ensure continuity across core accounting functions.