Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time accounting professional to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reporting to the Controller.

The role supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, payroll processing, A/P/A/R tasks, and tax filings in a locally owned HVAC services business. You will work in a people-first, family-owned environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, collaborating with a team that values accuracy, confidentiality,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or finance required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience including full bookkeeping cycle.
• Advanced Excel and QuickBooks knowledge required.
• Experience with payroll processing, A/P, A/R, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• High integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational follow-through.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly, quarterly & year-end close happens accurately and on time.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local requirements; file reports and advise management on actions.
• Maintain a coherent system of accounts and filing.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and other assigned accounts.
• Perform daily cash management and deposit posting.
• Post customer payments to QuickBooks; process A/P transactions and payments.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Create and balance A/R aging report and monitor receivables.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare, file, and pay monthly sales & use taxes.
• Assist with year-end activities, audits, tax preparations and other reporting.
• Act as backup for Accounting Administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and payroll data.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced full-time accounting professional for our locally owned, residential HVAC services company. This role will be responsible for the Company’s day-to-day bookkeeping functions and will report to the Controller.

Our core values are more than just words, they guide our actions every day. We are a people-first, family-owned company that fosters an ethical and inclusive environment where employees can grow, develop, and thrive. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, a comprehensive benefits and retirement package, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly, quarterly & year end close happens accurately & on time
• Know & follow federal, state, & local legal requirements, adhere to requirements, file reports & advise management on needed actions
• Maintain a coherent system of accounts, with a supporting filing system
• Prepare timely & accurate financial statements
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records & reconciling accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, & other assigned accounts
• Perform daily cash management, including daily deposit prep, posting cash payments, and other daily transaction tracking
• Post customer payments to QuickBooks timely & accurately
• Process A/P transactions & submit payments on time
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Create & balance A/R aging report and monitor receivables activity
• Maintain fixed asset records & depreciation schedules
• Prepare, file, & pay monthly sales & use taxes
• Assist with year-end activities, audits, tax preparations & other financial reporting requests by providing accurate supporting documentation
• Act as backup for the Accounting Administrator
• Maintain confidentiality of financial & payroll data
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting or finance required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience to include responsibility for the full bookkeeping cycle
• Advanced Excel and QuickBooks knowledge required
• Proven experience with payroll processing, A/P, A/R, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, & month-end close
• High level of integrity & ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Exceptional attention to detail & commitment to accuracy, organization & follow-through
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with the ability to organize & present information across the organization
• Skilled in time management, prioritizing work, meeting recurring deadlines, and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong problem solving & analytical abilities

For nearly a century, Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has helped Twin Cities homeowners stay comfortable in their homes. We couldn’t do that successfully without our team of employees. You deserve an employer who believes in you, and the work that you can do.