Accounting Specialist - Morgantown - Metro Elevator

Description

Job Title

• Accounting Specialist at Metro Elevator

Location

• 265 High Street, Fl 6, Morgantown, WV This is primarily an in-office role, but hybrid flexibility is possible after training and demonstrated proficiency.

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Specialist supports day-to-day accounting operations across Metro Elevator divisions, with a strong focus on transaction processing, reconciliations, and supporting new and growing business units. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, keeping balance sheets clean and review-ready, and supporting administrative and operational needs-particularly during new division start-ups and temporary admin absences.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role ideal for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional who is eager to learn, highly trainable, and motivated to grow within a growing organization. The position offers clear opportunity for advancement as Metro continues to expand its operations and divisions.

Employment Status/Expectations

• Full Time

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)

Accounting Operations

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice coding, posting, and follow-up
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Code and reconcile company credit card transactions
• Prepare and post standard journal entries
• Maintain clean and supportable balance sheet accounts for management review
• Assist with month-end close preparation
• Support multi-entity accounting across Metro divisions
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit-ready support for all transactions

New Division & Spreadsheet Support

• Assist with accounting setup and operational support for new Metro divisions
• Maintain and update division-level accounting spreadsheets, trackers, and schedules
• Reconcile spreadsheet data to accounting system balances
• Support process standardization across new and existing entities

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative accounting support during admin absences
• Assist with vendor setup, documentation, and coordination
• Support leadership and operations teams with financial data as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Finance or related field considered)
• 0–4 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting operations
• Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles
• Experience or coursework exposure to A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel (comfortable working in spreadsheets daily)
• Self-motivated, trainable, and eager to learn

Preferred

• Experience supporting multiple entities or business units
• Internship or early-career experience in a growing or start-up environment
• Familiarity with accounting systems and expense management tools
• Comfortable working in a support role with cross-functional teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow established processes while identifying improvements
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines
• Team-oriented, dependable, and flexible
• Comfortable balancing accounting and administrative responsibilities

Why This Role Works at Metro

• Excellent entry point for accounting graduates looking to build real-world experience
• Exposure to multiple divisions and growing operations
• Clear accounting ownership without CPA-track pressure
• Opportunity for advancement as the company and divisions scale
• Stable, process-driven role with variety in day-to-day work
• Supportive environment focused on learning, development, and growth

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k plan with employer matching contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at - Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally-protected status.

Company History

Founded in 1987, Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining, repairing, modernizing and installing elevator systems for over 35 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry, including automotive, hospitality, healthcare, finance, government, education, energy and tech.

Metro Elevator is one of the top elevator companies in the United States and has been independently and employee-owned for our entire 38-year history. Each of our Metro Elevator divisions is locally owned and operated, ensuring the highest level of responsiveness and care for your elevator project.