Accounting Supervisor

About the role

Fortis Fire & Safety is seeking a skilled Accounting Supervisor to support our core accounting functions. This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close, with a strong focus on the accounting workflows specific to the trade, including project and service billing, work-in-progress tracking, and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage service and project billing, including job costing, revenue and expense matching, and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking.
• Support corporate month-end and year-end close processes, including physical inventory.
• Avoid financial reporting, including reviewing financial data and ensuring transactions are recorded properly in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, ensuring accuracy and appropriate internal controls.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to revenue, expenditures, and budgets.
• Prepare lien waivers.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including ERP system implementation and optimization (e.g., Q360).
• Provide financial analysis as requested by the leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend financial leadership meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, and service/project billing, preferably within field services, construction, life safety, or a related trade.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and experience working in ERP/accounting software environments; experience with Q360 or a comparable platform is a plus.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret financial data and resolve practical accounting issues.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and procedural documentation.
• Ability to work on-site as required and maintain regular, reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process. This role is also eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, pet insurance, short term/long term disability, etc...

Pay

$75,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Schedule

Some roles may require travel.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions.