Staff Accountant

Howell's Heating & Air
Ashland, VA

Job Title: Staff Accountant – HVAC Industry

Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller

About Us:

We are a trusted HVAC company delivering high-quality heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to residential and commercial clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with construction industry experience and strong cost accounting knowledge to join our finance team.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

  • Reconcile monthly bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

  • Track and analyze job costs, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead.

  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for construction projects.

  • Assist in accounts payable and receivable, including subcontractor payments and customer invoicing.

  • Support payroll processing and ensure accurate job costing allocations.

  • Collaborate with project managers to monitor project budgets, billing schedules, and financial performance.

  • Prepare and maintain WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and reports.

  • Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.

  • Prepare journal entries and monthly accruals.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

Qualifications:


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

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or HVAC industry.

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting and job costing principles.

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).

  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience with construction project accounting and WIP reporting.

  • Knowledge of industry-specific compliance and tax regulations.

  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

 

Skills/Aptitudes/Abilities:

 

 


  • Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or agreeable to become certified

  • Must possess a valid Virginia Drivers’ License and be company insurable and have an acceptable criminal record in accordance with applicable regulations

  • Must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and vendors

  • Must possess reliable transportation

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

 


  • Ability to stand, bend, reach and lift 50 pounds many times within a workday

  • Ability to climb stairs multiple times during a workday

  • Ability to sit at a desk to process paperwork and computer data entry

 

 

Posted 2025-09-14

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