Accountant
Precision Garage Door Service · Pompton, NJ · 1 mo ago
Accounting$60k–$70k/yrFull-time
Reports To: Controller
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Core Accounting Support: monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations; assist 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.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- 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
Pay
$60,000 - $70,000
Why Join Us
- High-impact, hands-on role with visibility to leadership
- Opportunity to help build and standardize accounting in a growing platform
- Exposure to M&A and operational scaling in a PE-backed environment
- Collaborative, performance-driven culture