Senior Accountant

Firstcall Mechanical Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstcall Mechanical Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial reporting and financial operations. You will work closely with the office administration team and drive accurate close processes, prepare budgets, and support external auditors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong communication, and proficiency with key accounting software such as QuickBooks and SAGE Intacct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• CPA or pursuing CPA designation is a plus.
• Experience with GAAP and financial close processes.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including all journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Preparing financial reports, analyses, projections, and budgets
• Preparing tax returns and documentation for external auditors
• Coordinating and assisting with audit preparations
• Managing A/P and check runs
• Cash management and cash forecasting
• Maintaining fixed asset records
• Maintaining proper accounting procedures, controls and related documentation
• Processing W‑9 requests, COI requests and other compliance documents
• Coordinating with the Controller to provide financial information as requested
• Developing and implementing process improvements in the finance functions
• Managing audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Software aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

QuickBooks

SAGE Intacct

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Charlotte, NC

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This person will lead all aspects of the financial reporting and financial operations while working closely with the office administration team. The ideal candidate will be excited about contributing to the team's success and will have a team‑player mentality.

Job Responsibilities

• Monthly financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including all journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Preparing financial reports, analyses, projections, and budgets
• Preparing tax returns and documentation for external auditors
• Coordinating and assisting with audit preparations
• Managing A/P and check runs
• Cash management and cash forecasting
• Maintaining fixed asset records
• Maintaining proper accounting procedures, controls and related documentation
• Processing W‑9 requests, COI requests and other compliance documents
• Coordinating with the Controller to provide financial information as requested
• Developing and implementing process improvements in the finance functions
• Managing audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience
• Deep understanding of the financial close process, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation schedules and financial statement packages
• Experience in financial operations including A/R, A/P, treasury, payroll, and state and local tax compliance
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills and ability to quickly learn and adopt new software tools, experience with accounting software
• High degree of professionalism and strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, SAGE Intacct (a plus)
• Background in trades environment: construction, electrical, HVAC (a plus)
• CPA or desire to pursue CPA designation (a plus)

Behavioral Profile

Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem‑solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands – The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, and occasionally climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.