A FirstCall Mechanical Company
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Location:
WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?
FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has approximately 290 employees and operations across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.
FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
- Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
- Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
- Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join the fast-growing Martin Mechanical Team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills, as well as a high level of customer service.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage general ledger and month-end/year-end close processes which includes, but is not limited to, preparing all journal entries, reconciling all balance sheet accounts and financial statement preparation and analysis
- Maintain records retention, protection and disposal of records
- Maintain company accounting procedures and processes and ensure compliance
- Develop procedures to improve efficiency
- Monitor cash flow for operations
- Assist with audits
- Keep managers informed
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Timely financial reporting
- Accuracy in journal entries and reporting
ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT
This position will report to the Corporate Controller and will work closely with the corporate finance team based in Austin TX.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
- Deep understanding of financial close process including the preparation journal entries, reconciliation schedules and financial statement package
- Experience in financial operations including A/R, A/P, treasury, payroll and state and local tax compliance
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced excel skills and ability to quickly learn and adopt new software tools
- Experience with Quickbooks, SAGE Intacct or other similar ERP system
- Background in a skilled trades environment: construction, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing
- CPA or desire to pursue CPA designation, a plus, but not necessary
BEHAVIORAL PROFILE
Analytical
Strong work ethic
Highly organized
Problem solver
High level of accuracy
Highly accountable to the level of output and results
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience
- Understanding of financial close processes, journal entries, reconciliation schedules, and financial statement packages
- Experience with A/R, A/P, treasury, payroll, and state and local tax compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to quickly learn and adopt new software tools
- Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or a similar ERP system
- Background in construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or another skilled trades environment
- CPA or desire to pursue CPA designation
What We Do
FirstCall Mechanical Group is a multi-region commercial mechanical services platform serving commercial and industrial facilities. It provides HVAC installation, repair and optimization; building controls and automation; planned maintenance; 24/7 emergency response; modernization and retrofit work; and project support. The company partners with regional mechanical service businesses, preserving local leadership while providing national back-office support and shared resources. Its network works with property owners and facility managers across multiple U.S. markets.
