The Corporate Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with departments across the company. The position supports multiple accounting functions, including month-end close and general accounting, billing and collections, customer onboarding, and fixed assets. The Corporate Accountant will also be cross-trained to serve as a backup for other members of the finance team, ensuring continuity of operations during periods of absence or increased workload.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close and General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications and recurring entries, with complete supporting documentation

• Reconcile various GL accounts on a monthly basis and resolve reconciling items

• Perform variance analysis on monthly results and document explanations

• Support the close calendar, complete assigned close tasks on schedule, and identify issues promptly

• Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with GAAP

Order-to-Cash

• Manage collections and customer disputes, including consistent follow-up on past-due balances

• Review accounts receivable aging daily and escalate at-risk accounts

• Perform cash application and reconcile customer receipts to corresponding bank deposits

• Serve as backup to the billing and invoicing team, including order entry

Customer Setup and Contracts

• Establish new customer accounts and maintain accurate, complete customer records

• Complete internal setup for new customers across all required systems.

Fixed Assets

• Support capital expenditure requests, asset capitalization and tagging, and depreciation schedules

• Assist in reconciling the fixed asset register and in periodic physical asset verification

• Set up and maintain new fixed asset records in Sage Intacct, ensuring all relevant asset information is entered accurately and completely.

Cross-Functional Support

• Cross-train on procure-to-pay, inventory, payroll and treasury processes, and provide coverage as needed

• Document procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring work

• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests from across the finance organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, finance operations or a related field

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, vendors and internal teams

• Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate routine work and improve accuracy

Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field

• Experience with Sage Intacct

• Experience in an industrial, distribution or utility-services environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)

• Consistent schedule: Monday through Friday

• Broad exposure across the finance function, with opportunity for professional growth

• Stable, growing company offering long-term career opportunities

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