Job Costing Accountant

Position Overview:

The Job Cost ing Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s commercial assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities to ensure accuracy, and resolves account discrepancies. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintain intricate knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

• Manage the job costing process by ensuring all job costs are captured and confirming that job costs are matched with in-period revenue

• Ensure revenue is being recognized in compliance with GAAP

• Prepare monthly operational reports

• Assist the Accounts P ayable team with any issues that affect the ledger

• Reconcile bank accounts monthly ; verify deposits and withdrawals

• Partner with Operations to allocate labor costs per job 

• Record any required accruals, deferrals, depreciation , amortization , and inter-company entries

• Manage commission expense accrual s and payments

• File tax forms and facilitate related payments for federal, state and local governments  

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and collections ; escalate collection issues to management

• Review the financial statements for accuracy and completeness

• Prepare commentary on the financial statements and present financial results to leadership

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts

• Support the external audit process through gathering necessary account information and documents required by the auditors

• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies , and issues of non-compliance

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s d egree in accounting, business administration, or related field

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a general accounting role 

• Experience using Quickbooks Online and /or Netsuite is preferred

• Intermediate Excel skills are preferred (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, IF functions)

• Experience with construction accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, contracts, inventory, job costing, and/or AIA billing highly desirable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy 

• Strong time management skills along with the ability to meet deadlines

WHO WE ARE:

Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com .

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.