Senior Accountant

Generac; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Power Plus Systems, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Accountant to own day-to-day accounting, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations and payroll, with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction accounting expertise and advanced QuickBooks skills, along with job costing and construction billing experience; you will report to the Finance team and support annual audits and tax work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, construction industry preferred.
• Advanced QuickBooks proficiency; QuickBooks certification a plus.
• Experience with job costing and construction billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the company's core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Execute recurring accounting tasks on schedule - daily, weekly, and monthly - ensuring all deadlines are met with precision and without the need for oversight.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, job cost reports, and cash flow summaries that provide leadership with a clear and accurate picture of company financials.
• Manage QuickBooks as the primary accounting system, maintaining clean and organized records, processing transactions accurately, and ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Coordinate with the Finance team and Executive Director on financial reporting, annual audit preparation, and tax documentation, while maintaining day-to-day independence in all accounting operations.

Skills

QuickBooks

Construction accounting

Job costing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Requirements

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing the day-to-day accounting functions of Power Plus Systems, LLC with full ownership of the financial processes that keep the company running. This is a structured, deadline-driven role where accuracy, consistency, and accountability are paramount. The ideal candidate thrives on routine, owns their responsibilities without prompting, and brings deep expertise in construction accounting and QuickBooks.

Job Requirements

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing the day-to-day accounting functions of Power Plus Systems, LLC with full ownership of the financial processes that keep the company running. This is a structured, deadline-driven role where accuracy, consistency, and accountability are paramount. The ideal candidate thrives on routine, owns their responsibilities without prompting, and brings deep expertise in construction accounting and QuickBooks.

Objectives

• Take full ownership of the company's core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Execute recurring accounting tasks on schedule - daily, weekly, and monthly - ensuring all deadlines are met with precision and without the need for oversight.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, job cost reports, and cash flow summaries that provide leadership with a clear and accurate picture of company financials.
• Manage QuickBooks as the primary accounting system, maintaining clean and organized records, processing transactions accurately, and ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Coordinate with the Finance team and Executive Director on financial reporting, annual audit preparation, and tax documentation, while maintaining day-to-day independence in all accounting operations.

Competencies

• Deep hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks, including job costing, invoicing, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting practices, including job cost allocation and progress billing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, repetitive accounting tasks with accuracy and consistency across AP, AR, payroll, and GL functions.
• Exceptional attention to deadlines - this role operates on a fixed monthly cycle and requires someone who self-manages and delivers on time, every time.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and the ability to prepare and present reports that are clean, accurate, and actionable.
• High degree of ownership and accountability - the right person for this role takes pride in their work, flags issues proactively, and doesn't wait to be asked.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced QuickBooks proficiency required (QuickBooks certification a plus).
• Experience with job costing and construction billing preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Growth opportunities in a well-established company.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• This job is with an independent Generac channel partner and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.