Senior Accountant

Michael And Son Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Salary - 75K - 80K but DOE

Job summary

Michael & Son Services in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key accounting processes, ensure accurate monthly close, and partner with the finance team to drive process improvements.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; experience with Sage Intacct or Service Titan is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end closing procedures.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to own and improve processes; root-cause analysis.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly.
• Nice to have: Sage Intacct, ServiceTitan, lease accounting, revenue recognition, or experience in MEP/construction.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and improve the process to be accurate and on time.
• Own account reconciliations and establish standardized procedures.
• Prepare and review journal entries and financial reports.
• Analyze variances and investigate causes.
• Coach and support other accounting team members.
• Identify and fix process problems rather than workaround.
• Support audits, tax work, system improvements, and other projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel skills

Ownership mindset

Root-cause analysis

Explain accounting concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

ServiceTitan

Lease accounting

Revenue recognition

Job description

Location: Raleigh, NC - IN OFFICEMichael & Son Services, a leading provider of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Restoration services, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This role supports financial operations by ensuring accurate accounting processes and compliance with company policies.

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced accountant who wants more than just checking boxes and processing transactions. This role gives you the opportunity to own key accounting processes, improve how the team works, and become a go-to resource for the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and improve the process so it's accurate, consistent, and on time.
• Own account reconciliations and establish clear, standardized procedures.
• Prepare and review journal entries and financial reports.
• Analyze variances and dig into the reasons behind them.
• Coach and support other members of the accounting team.
• Identify and fix process problems instead of simply working around them.
• Support audits, tax work, system improvements, and other accounting projects.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five -Seven years of experience of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with month-end closing procedures
• Strong Excel skills
• Someone who takes ownership, finds root causes, and looks for better processes
• Someone who can explain accounting concepts clearly and help others improve
• Nice to have: Sage Intacct, Service Titan, lease accounting, revenue recognition, or experience in MEP, construction, or the trades

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Salary - 75K - 80K but negotiable DOE

Salary: $75000 - $80000 per year