Accountant

J. F. Ahern•Fond du Lac, WI

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Accountant located in Fond du Lac, WI . How you will contribute: As an Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring construction projects comply with GAAP, internal policies, and contract reporting requirements. You’ll set up and monitor projects in the company ERP system, ensuring contracts are accurately configured to support proper revenue recognition and compliance reporting. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with project managers, coordinators, billing specialists, and auditors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing labor reports, contractor tax statements, auditing contracts and contracts change orders. You’ll also review and execute final lien waivers in accordance with Ahern approved language, manage supplier waivers using third-party software, and perform general account reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Understanding of GAAP.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
Experience with Excel.
Ability to manage reporting deadlines.
Ability to reconcile accounts.
Ability to support audits.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative mindset.
Focus on process improvement.

Responsibilities

Set up and monitor projects in the company ERP system, ensuring contracts are accurately configured to support proper revenue recognition and compliance reporting.
Collaborate closely with project managers, coordinators, billing specialists, and auditors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting.
Prepare labor reports and contractor tax statements.
Audit contracts and contract change orders.
Review and execute final lien waivers in accordance with Ahern approved language.
Manage supplier waivers using third-party software.
Perform general account reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.