Hands-On Staff Accountant: Ledger, AP/AR & Collections

McCloskey Mechanical; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McCloskey Mechanical is seeking a reliable, quick-learning accounting support team member with a hands-on approach to core accounting operations. This is a high-trust role where reliability, follow-through, and initiative matter more than years of experience.

You’ll handle general ledger activity, AP/AR processing, collections follow-up, vendor management, and help keep operations running smoothly with the Director of Accounting.

Qualifications

• Exposure to accounting or finance (coursework, internship, or early-career role).
• Familiarity with AP/AR workflows, collections activity, and general ledger structure.
• Construction industry experience is helpful, but not required.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, reconciliations, financial statements).
• Degree in accounting, finance, or business is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• General ledger activity and account maintenance.
• AP/AR processing, invoicing, payment posting, and aging review.
• Collections follow-up, customer outreach, and resolving past-due balances.
• Vendor management and customer account reconciliation.
• Work closely with the Director of Accounting to keep operations running smoothly.
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift and consistently follow through on assigned work.

Skills

General ledger

AP/AR processing

Collections follow-up

Vendor management

Account reconciliation

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

McCloskey Mechanical is seeking a reliable, quick-learning accounting support team member with a hands-on approach to core accounting operations. This is a high-trust role where reliability, follow-through, and initiative matter more than years of experience.

You’ll handle general ledger activity, AP/AR processing, collections follow-up, vendor management, and help keep operations running smoothly with the Director of Accounting.