Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct exposure to executive team

Growth potential

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and Controller in a dynamic HVAC and mechanical contracting environment. You will manage the general ledger, service contract accounting, reconciliations, and finance reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel and Power BI skills. Onsite role in Duluth, GA with occasional travel and outside-hours flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience (service or construction industry preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel; Power BI preferred.
• Experience with accounting software; COINS ERP+ or other ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours and travel infrequently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in the general ledger and job cost system.
• Manage Service Contract accounting and commissions.
• Handle intercompany accounting and reporting.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Perform balance sheet and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Provide monthly financial performance analysis versus budget/forecast.
• Support audits with required documentation.

Skills

4+ years accounting experience

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

COINS ERP+

Microsoft 365 / Excel

Power BI

Job description

Staff Accountant - Duluth, GA

Who:

A $60MM mechanical contracting organization seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the CFO and Controller.

What:

Hiring a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activity, service contract accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Where:

Onsite Monday–Friday in Duluth, GA during normal business hours.

When:

Actively hiring to support ongoing growth and operational needs within the Accounting Department.

Why:

This role is essential to ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting strategic financial visibility across the organization.

Salary:

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Job Summary / Description:

The Staff Accountant will support the CFO and Controller by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial information across a dynamic HVAC and mechanical contracting environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining general ledger accuracy, supporting service contract and repair operations, administering commissions, and assisting with financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Core Accounting

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in the general ledger and job cost system.
• Perform accounting for Service Contract & Repair operations and administer Service Contract Commissions.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reporting.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Reconciliations

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and gross profit analyses.
• Provide monthly financial performance analysis compared to budget and forecast.
• Analyze spending trends and support cost-control initiatives.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.

Cross-Functional Support

• Respond to financial inquiries from leadership and administrative teams.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience (service or construction industry preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel; Power BI preferred.
• Experience with accounting software; COINS ERP+ or other ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours and travel infrequently as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership.
• Growth potential within a stable and expanding organization.

Staff Accountant in Duluth, GA. Onsite role supporting CFO with GL, reconciliations, service contract accounting, and financial reporting in HVAC industry.