Senior Corporate Accountant

NearU, and Affiliate Regional HVAC Branches•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

NearU Services is seeking a technically strong Senior Corporate Accountant with Work in Process (WIP), project costing, and revenue recognition experience to join its Corporate Finance team. The organization is investing in financial processes and infrastructure to support continued growth. Working closely with the Corporate Controller and Finance team, the accountant will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting controls, and improve visibility into project costs, revenue, and profitability. The role suits an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges and building scalable processes. The position supports WIP accounting, project costing, and revenue recognition; financial reporting and close activities; and process improvement across a multi-branch organization. The accountant will work with Finance and operational stakeholders, support audits and special projects, and help standardize accounting practices and systems as NearU scales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial findings clearly.
Curious, accountable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a growing organization.
Takes initiative to investigate issues to their root cause and recommend solutions.
Able to balance detailed accounting work with an understanding of the bigger financial picture.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on Work in Process (WIP) accounting and project or job costing.
Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and revenue recognition under ASC 606, where applicable.
Experience in construction accounting, contracting, installation, or other project-based industries.
Experience analyzing project margins, cost-to-complete estimates, contract assets and liabilities, underbillings, and overbillings.
CPA designation or interest in pursuing the CPA credential.
Enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining the status quo.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and reconcile WIP schedules, analyzing project costs, billings, recognized revenue, and remaining costs.
Support Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable GAAP guidance, including ASC 606 where applicable.
Analyze project margins, cost overruns, cost-to-complete estimates, underbillings, overbillings, and related balance sheet accounts.
Partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve project-level financial reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement schedules.
Analyze financial activity and partner with FP&A on monthly P&L variance explanations.
Support interim and year-end audits, working directly with external auditors on assigned areas.
Maintain accurate records, strengthen internal controls, and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Partner with the Corporate Controller, Finance team, and stakeholders across multiple branches to resolve issues and standardize accounting practices.
Support special projects, system enhancements, and initiatives that help NearU scale.