Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our growing team at a private equity–backed home services company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be a key contributor to day-to-day accounting operations while helping drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and standardize practices across a multi-entity, acquisition-driven platform. This is a hands-on role that will actively participate in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Support

• monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations

• Aid in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting

• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities

• Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP

• AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement)

• Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments

• Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations

• Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO

• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements

• Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities

• Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities

• Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting

• Develop and document standardized accounting policies and procedures (SOPs)

• Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness

• Standardization & Integration

• Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the accounting infrastructure

• Drive consistency in chart of accounts, policies, and reporting practices across entities

• Partner with field teams to align operational processes with accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2-5+ years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP, including accrual accounting principles

• Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR functions

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)

• Experience identifying and correcting accrual and revenue/expense recognition issues

• Exposure to process improvement or system implementations

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness

• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

• Willingness to be hands-on while also thinking strategically

• Effective communication across finance and operations teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment