Overview
Position: Regional Senior Accountant - Midwest
Location: Kentucky / Nebraska / Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year plus discretionary bonus
This role supports a regional member firm specializing in commercial HVAC solutions. The position is part of a multi-billion dollar national enterprise comprising multiple operating entities across various regions.
Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Perform and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Record and reconcile commission accruals and payments in compliance with revenue recognition policies.
- Support month-end close processes adhering to corporate deadlines and regional schedules.
- Prepare and analyze monthly variance and flux reports on key accounts.
- Ensure all financial data complies with GAAP and company policies.
- Assist with consolidation and regional reporting under management direction.
Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Apply U.S. GAAP principles to ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Support implementation and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide required documentation.
- Help maintain compliance with sales and use tax filings.
- Stay updated on accounting standards and contribute to policy discussions.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
- Support ERP system usage (Oracle or similar), ensuring data integrity and recommending configuration improvements.
- Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring accounting tasks.
- Collaborate with teams during ERP rollouts, integrations, and onboarding of new entities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with FP&A to ensure data accuracy and support management reporting.
- Partner with regional finance teams (AR, AP, Collections) to align accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with Sales to validate commission transactions and revenue recognition.
- Review supporting schedules and reconciliations with Staff Accountants.
- Communicate with Corporate Accounting on policies, systems, and intercompany matters.
- Coordinate with regional finance management on project reviews and cash flow activities.
Continuous Learning & Growth
- Pursue knowledge expansion in multi-entity consolidations, process improvements, and financial analysis.
- Support finance transformation initiatives.
- Provide mentorship and GAAP guidance to junior accounting staff.
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in multi-entity or complex organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Proven experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or similar; intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Experience using Infor software is required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent communication and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, collaborative, and continuous improvement-oriented.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting
- Medical insurance options including HDHP and PPO, plus dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Limited FSA)
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance plans
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid company holidays
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Additional voluntary fringe benefits
Equal Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities in compliance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals in accordance with disability laws.