HVAC / Plumbing Staff Accountant
About The Position
Staff Accountant Company: Hartwig Mechanical Location: Mokena, IL (in person M-F 7am-4pm Fridays off at 2:30pm) Type : Full time permanent employment. Pay: up to $70K per hour (DOE) Key Responsibilities Complete Journal entries, Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions Support job cost tracking and project-based accounting Assist with payroll review and related reconciliations Monitor cash flow and support treasury functions Prepare sales tax filings and assist with compliance reporting Support external audits and provide documentation as requested Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Associates degree finance, or related field 2+ years of accounting experience (construction or mechanical industry experience preferred) Strong understanding of GAAP Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Previous experience in accounting software such as QuickBooks. Previous AR / AP Payroll experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with job cost accounting Familiarity with construction accounting software (QuickBooks, Viewpoint Spectrum, or similar ERP systems) willing to train the right candidate. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Professional growth opportunities within a stable and growing company Click this link to learn more about Crete United and Hartwig Mechanical! https://youtu.be/eArEfojheAc Equal Opportunity Employer Hartwig Mechanical and Crete United are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applications from all backgrounds—including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status.
Requirements
- Associates degree finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience (construction or mechanical industry experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience in accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Previous AR / AP Payroll experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with job cost accounting
- Familiarity with construction accounting software (QuickBooks, Viewpoint Spectrum, or similar ERP systems) willing to train the right candidate
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
Responsibilities
- Complete Journal entries
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Support job cost tracking and project-based accounting
- Assist with payroll review and related reconciliations
- Monitor cash flow and support treasury functions
- Prepare sales tax filings and assist with compliance reporting
- Support external audits and provide documentation as requested
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional growth opportunities within a stable and growing company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
