Sr Accountant

Comfort Temp Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development and licensing

Job summary

Comfort Temp Company is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close for a growing, multi-entity business. You will maintain records, post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with reporting.

The role requires an accounting foundation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience in construction, mechanical contracting or trades is strongly preferred, with opportunities for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is REQUIRED.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, or project-based accounting is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, GL, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals and other items.
• Support internal financial reporting and leadership reviews.
• Review transactions for proper coding and department alignment.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity accounting.

Skills

Excel skills

Deadline prioritization

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Foundation

ServiceTitan

Job description

For our company, we believe that culture, cultivating opportunities and relationships is the true heart of our business. We’re looking for people who have family values and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to join our team.

Working at Comfort Temp has its Benefits

Every Employee is Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Policy
• Employer Paid Life, STD, LTD and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Employer Match
• Tool Account
• Discounted HVAC Maintenance Plan
• Paid Professional Development and Licensing
• Creative + Supportive Culture
• Variety of Company Events, including the CTC Fishing Tournament
• Birthday, Employee and Holiday Gifts
• Casual Dress Policy and Refreshments
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off Cash Out

INVESTING IN OUR TEAM IS OUR PRIORITY.

Each year, we sponsor around 20 employees through the Santa Fe College HVAC Apprentice Program so they can earn a 4 year HVAC or Plumbing Apprenticeship Certificate. These Team members work full time for our company and make a commitment to the 4 year program by attending classes 2 days a week for 4 years.

Comfort Temp also houses many in-house training opportunities to support our team’s growth in the trade taught by senior staff or certified instructors with plans to launch our own Comfort Academy Training Program by the end of 2024! Our relationships with our wonderful vendors also enable Comfort Temp to house training programs brought in by various vendors to keep our team on the cutting edge of new technology or advancements in systems.

CT Mechanical was instrumental in launching a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Program in HVAC for the Alachua County School Board launching at Santa Fe High School in Alachua August 2024.

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

We create a supportive work environment applying a “we hear you and we act on your behalf” attitude.

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

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Position:CTC- Sr Accountant

Location: Gainesville, FL

Job Id:800

# of Openings:1

Job Description

About Us

Comfort Temp Company is a family-values-driven organization serving Florida through its operating divisions, including CT Mechanical and Comfort Temp Heating and Air. We support commercial construction, service, installation, and operational excellence across multiple locations. Our team is committed to doing the right thing, delivering quality work, and building strong systems that support growth, accountability, and long-term success.

Job Summary

Comfort Temp Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities for a growing, multi-entity business. This role maintains accurate financial records, prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, supports reporting, and helps strengthen accounting processes across branches and business units.

The position calls for a solid accounting foundation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, trades, or other project-based service industries is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and other recurring accounting items.
• Support internal financial reporting and prepare schedules for leadership review.
• Review transactions for proper coding, classification, and department or job alignment.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity accounting support.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed, including vendor statements, customer account research, and aging.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across branches and business units.
• Support year-end audit requests, tax schedules, 1099 preparation, and sales/use tax compliance as assigned.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting workflow efficiency.
• Communicate professionally with internal departments, vendors, and leadership; perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field REQUIRED.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical contracting, field service, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and close support.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working in accounting systems.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, lien waivers, or project accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, ServiceTitan, or similar systems preferred.

Preferred Traits

• Reliable, accurate, organized, and process-minded.
• Works independently while collaborating across teams.
• Calm under pressure and interested in long-term growth within accounting and finance.

Proposed Performance Outcomes

• Timely completion of assigned month-end close tasks and reconciliations.
• Accurate journal entries, coding, and supporting schedules with documented corrections when needed.
• Current and reconciled intercompany and balance sheet accounts within assigned scope.
• Timely responses to audit, tax, vendor, and leadership documentation requests.
• Documented improvements to recurring accounting workflows.

Company Culture

Our core values guide how we work and serve others: Do what you say. Do what it takes. Walk with purpose. Do the right thing. This position supports accurate, consistent accounting practices across the organization.

For any job-related questions, email us at [e-mail] or call [phone]

Comfort Temp Company and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an exceptional workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)