Senior Accountant

FH Furr•Glen Burnie, MD

41d

About The Position

M&A Accountant Mission of the Role:We are looking for a high-powered Accountant who will be a critical team member andearly employee in our journey. This person will be directly involved in integrating newacquisitions as a key partner with Regional Controller for Apex Service Partners. He / shewill help drive the financial and accounting transformations with newly acquiredcompanies.This person must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintainingstrong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. He / she will have extensiveinvolvement in fostering relationships and implementing processes and procedures withnewly acquired companies as the region grows. This individual will be responsible forintegrating various daily accounting transactions related to the regional accountingfunctions, such as implementation of GAAP accounting policies, regional levelconsolidations where applicable, accounts receivables, accounts payables, payroll andmonth end close. This individual will also assist with the month-end close process for theregion, working closely with the Controller to ensure financial reporting integrity. He/shewill also be involved in the year-end audit process by providing support as requested. Thisopportunity offers high visibility in a rapidly growing company and the successful candidatemust show great initiative including the ability to work with limited supervision.This role will report directly to the Regional Controller for the Atlantic Region of ApexService Partners.

Requirements

3+ years of prior accounting experience (public accounting preferred)
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language
Extreme formatting, organization and priority setting skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and teamwork
Analytical - finds meaning and action in numbers, and is data-driven
Excellent communicator - written and oral
Stellar time management and organizational skills
Resourceful - figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources
Thrives in a nimble, lean, unstructured, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Works collaboratively and energetically
Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others
An undying commitment to personal growth and development

Nice To Haves

CPA license a plus
Experience with Sage Intacct and accounting ERP implementations a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation stage of a new acquisition while maintaining strict confidentiality with regards to acquisition targets
Support the acquisition integration in person during the early days after the acquisition
Establish relationships with support staff at newly acquired companies to foster a cohesive team environment
Work closely with the General Manager (GM) and Market Area President (MAP) to coordinate assignment of accounting related duties
Ensure adequate training is provided for new team members from the acquisition
Coordinate the creation and integration of new bank accounts and financing partnerships
Work closely with the Regional Accounting Manager, Regional A/P Manager and Regional A/R Manager throughout the integration process
Participate in the preparation and reconciliation of opening balance sheet entries
Assist with providing external auditors all requested materials, in conjunction with the Controller
Complete reconciliation of funds transfer needed between Apex and the prior owners in a timely manner
Participate and assist with other month-end close and reconciliation functions as assigned
Assist with systems implementation and data integrity to ensure accuracy of financial data
Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement streamlined procedures where possible
Execute the individual and team goals that support strategic and operational initiatives
Contribute to team culture