Part-Time Accountant

Crete United•Charlotte, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Crete United is a nationwide network of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing companies focused on building stronger businesses, supporting our people, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Accountant to join the Crete United team and provide dedicated accounting support to one of our partner companies, Emerald Built Environments. This position will support daily accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, and project-related accounting. The role is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can work independently, identify discrepancies, and confidently respond to questions from operational and financial leaders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Viewpoint Spectrum, general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation. Experience within construction, mechanical services, or another project-based business is strongly preferred.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Hands-on experience using Viewpoint Spectrum
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accruals, journal entries, and month-end close
Experience preparing financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to identify, research, and correct accounting discrepancies
Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet monthly deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with job costing or project-based accounting strongly preferred
Experience with Ramp or a similar expense-management platform is a plus
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Enter and review daily banking transactions
Record bank-related payroll entries
Enter daily cash sweeps and intercompany transactions
Record and maintain prepaid expenses and related amortization schedules
Enter and reconcile transactions from Ramp
Prepare and record monthly accruals, including project-related accruals
Reconcile all bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
Prepare occasional ACH payments and support the ACH approval process
Review accounting activity and reclassify incorrect or improperly coded entries
Prepare and post monthly journal entries
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
Prepare and review preliminary and final monthly financial statements
Analyze income statement trends and identify unusual activity or variances
Participate in monthly forecasting meetings and FP&A calls
Research and respond to questions involving jobs, financial results, and accounting activity
Partner with operational leaders to support accurate job-cost and financial reporting
Assist with training, accounting procedures, and the development of standard operating procedures
Complete ad hoc accounting projects and reporting requests as needed