Staff Accountant - Orem, United States - Western Heating and Air Conditioning

    Western Heating and Air Conditioning
    Western Heating and Air Conditioning Orem, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description


    We are looking for a self-driven business professional to add to our accounting team at Western Heating and Air a Friendly Group company.

    This person will report directly to the Regional Controller. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and have an ability to accurately track and record cash flow.

    This candidate should have aptitude in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise.

    We are looking for someone with high integrity, and a strong work ethic who is willing to learn new processes and improve upon them.

    We have a tight-knit accounting team at Friendly Group and are excited to add a new team member to the fold.


    Responsibilities


    • Understand basic accounting concepts to create and reconcile journal entries in the general ledger and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
    • Complete monthly tasks and journal entries required for the monthly financial close process.
    • Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing.
    • Pay bills on a recurring and ad-hoc schedule, while adhering to corporate policies.
    • Generate and report a weekly AR Aging by customer listing. Formulate a plan to investigate and resolve aging past-due balances.
    • Develop and understanding of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses.
    • Assist with periodic audit requests.
    • Collect on past-due customer invoices when necessary.
    • Other ad-hoc requests or reporting as requested by the Regional Controller.

    Requirements


    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or a degree nearing completion). Equivalent work experience is acceptable.
    • 1-2 years in accounting, book-keeping, or related field.
    • Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processing.
    • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Patient and detail-oriented.
    • Propensity and desire to identify and implement process improvement procedures.
    • Works well in a team-environment working a hybrid in-office schedule.
    • Familiarity with Accounting ERP systems (specifically knowing Sage Intacct and Service Titan would be beneficial).
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.