Senior Accountant

FirstCall Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCall Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the integration of a new partner into FirstCall’s accounting organization during the first 90–100 days post-acquisition in Austin. The role will work closely with the Integration Controller to establish proper close processes under US GAAP and ensure accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting with 5+ years of accounting experience, and have hands-on knowledge of ASC 606 (percentage of completion) and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of the financial close process including journal entries and reconciliations
• Understanding of ASC 606 / percentage of completion
• Experience with multiple accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting under US GAAP, incl. journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors on purchase price accounting and QOE rollforward
• Maintain accounting procedures, controls and related documentation
• Collaborate with office administration to provide accounting guidance
• Identify and implement finance process improvements

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

ASC 606 / POC

Financial close process

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Central Support/Austin; travel included approximately 20%

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Group is a national commercial HVAC and mechanical services platform built on strong local brands. We partner with strong local brands to build durable partnerships with our teams and our customers, ensuring our customers’ facilities are taken care of at the highest level. We grow two ways: organically and by acquiring excellent local businesses and creating a network where the whole is greater than the sum of our parts.

That’s where you come in

The Role

We are hiring an Sr. Accountant to support our new partners with a successful transition to becoming a FirstCall operating company. This role will work closely with our Integration Controller to support a new company’s integration into FirstCall’s accounting organization for the first 90-100 days post-acquisition.

Job Overview

• Monthly financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including all journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Communication with 3rd party vendors on the Purchase Price Accounting and Quality of Earnings rollfoward
• Maintaining proper accounting procedures and controls and related documentation
• Working with office administration team and providing accounting guidance
• Implementing process improvements in the finance functions

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position will report to the Integration Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Understanding of financial close process including the preparation journal entries, reconciliation schedules and financial statement package
• Deep understanding of percentage of completion (ASC 606) accounting
• High degree of professionalism and strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Experience with multiple accounting systems
• Background in trades environment: construction, electrical, HVAC, a plus

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Highly Organized – strong time management, documentation, and recordkeeping Detail-Oriented – high level of discipline at every stage of the process Relational - Influence without authority; interpersonal skills, High EQ Adaptable - Balance process discipline with solid judgement Effective Communicator – At all levels of the organization Approachable - build trust and rapport quickly.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.