About this opportunity
Southern Air lists this Accountant opportunity in ball, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accountant Position
This is a unique, fast-growth and opportunity to help lead a top regional home services business (HVAC and Plumbing). There is a clear path to grow the company significantly, as it is a nationally recognized industry leader. The right professional will understand what a best-in-class accounting and finance organization looks like and must be interested in helping build that in a hands-on and rewarding environment.
Founded in 1994, Southern Air (the "Company") is a BBB Accredited and NATE Certified HVAC and plumbing services business serving residents across multiple states through 50 operational companies. The Company is proud to employ technicians who have met the highest standards of training in the industry and backs its work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In this fragmented industry dominated by small and founder owned businesses, the Company strategy is to execute significant organic growth initiatives and high frequency M&A. This Company strategy necessitates an A+ accounting team.
Mission of the Role:
The Accountant will be a critical team member within the organization reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. He /she will have extensive involvement in establishing accounting controls and policies to support the Company as it grows. The Accountant must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. He / she should possess excellent knowledge of accounting regulation and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
This individual will participate heavily in the month-end close process for Southern Air, working closely with the locations and Accounting Manager to ensure financial reporting integrity. This role will also provide support to the broader accounting team by assisting with audit assistance, system implementation testing, and other special project work as needed. The Accountant will also be highly involved in the year-end audit process for Southern Air by providing support as requested.
The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative and have the ability to work with limited supervision. The Accountant is responsible for executing the accounting and transactional functions for their specific Southern Air entities, while maintaining ownership of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts. This position collaborates closely with operational leadership, entity management, and the broader accounting team.
Responsibilities and skills:
The Accountant will play a key support role in ensuring accurate and auditable financial statements. Job responsibilities and required skills include:
Record transactions daily in Sage Intacct and possess advance knowledge of general ledger functions
Work efficiently in MS Excel
Work closely with multiple Southern Air Entities to manage accounts receivable function
Maintain accurate Fixed Asset and Depreciation schedules
Prepare journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analyze monthly financial results and investigate account variances
Perform an accurate and timely month-end and year-end close process, prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
Assist with providing external auditors all requested materials, in conjunction with annual financial statement audit
Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement streamlined procedures where possible
Execute the individual and team goals that support strategic and operational initiatives
Contribute to team culture
Experience:
2+ years of prior accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required
Ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language
Personal Characteristics:
Excellent communicator – written and oral
Resourceful – figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources
Stellar time management and organizational skills
Works collaboratively and energetically
Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others
An undying commitment to personal growth and development
Able to operate effectively even when information may be incomplete or limited
Extreme formatting, organization and priority setting skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and teamwork
Positive attitude, team player
Highly motivated, comfortable working independently
High energy, ownership of work product and dedication to driving results
Other:
Location: Pineville, LA
Compensation: Competitive
Other Benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, sick days, and holidays, 401k matching
Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Worksite address
ball, LA, 71405, US
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