Senior Accountant

External•Twin Cities, MN

7d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a well-established mechanical construction company with over 40 years of experience delivering peace of mind through superior building systems service. They serve as a trusted partner across all areas of mechanical systems — from initial construction and installation to preventative maintenance, service, and repairs. Their knowledgeable team of highly-trained technicians are committed to ensuring issue-free equipment performance. Core Service Lines: Building Automation Systems HVAC Commercial & Industrial Service Preventative Maintenance Mechanical Construction Guided by four core values — Do What’s Right Not What’s Easy, Live with Fierce Passion to Serve, Go Beyond the Norm, and Grow with Purpose — and operating on EOS, this team moves fast, values collaboration, and holds themselves to a high standard of integrity in everything they do. About the Role Our client is growing and looking for a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in a brand-new role. This is a high-impact, hands-on position where you’ll work directly alongside the Controller to keep financial operations running smoothly across all three lines of business. You’ll support accounts receivable, collections, journal entries, sales reporting, and more — with the opportunity to grow into increased responsibility over time. This is a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves environment. You won’t just own a narrow task list — you’ll be someone the whole team leans on. If you thrive in a lean, team-first culture and want a role you can truly make your own, this is it.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of AR, collections, journal entries, and month-end close
Proficiency in accounting software and ability to learn new platforms quickly
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or a related industry
Familiarity with job costing and multi-line-of-business accounting
Experience with construction ERP platforms (Access Coins, Computer Ease, or similar)
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or similar business operating frameworks

Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable reporting and lead collections follow-up across all three lines of business
Prepare and analyze sales reports by line of business (service, construction, and controls)
Maintain job cost reporting — tracking actual vs. estimated costs by job, phase, and cost code
Prepare and update Work in Progress (WIP) schedules, including overbillings, underbillings, and percent complete calculations
Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
Monitor and support sales tax compliance across project types, navigating materials vs. labor distinctions
Manage subcontractor documentation including lien waivers and certificates of insurance
Support ERP transition from Computer Ease to Access Coins, including data migration and process documentation
Contribute to process improvements and identify efficiencies as the role and company continue to grow
Large job and service billing, including customer invoicing workflows
Accounts payable processing, vendor setup, and invoice coding
Payroll support, including familiarity with union payroll requirements across many different unions