Staff Accountant

New England Mechanical Services, Inc.•South Windsor, CT

21d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

New England Mechanical Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, including recording financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, preparing journal entries, managing inventory control, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and GAAP. The role also supports job forecasting, audits, tax and compliance processes, and construction job-cost reporting. Light travel to company divisions is required. The position is full-time and in person, not hybrid.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, business, or finance from a four-year college or university.
At least two years of related experience; education and experience must provide a solid knowledge of general accounting.
High degree of understanding of ERP systems.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and emails.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with internal and external parties and present information by telephone, one-on-one, and in small groups.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including arithmetic, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Good organizational, administrative, customer service, and telephone skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow supervisor instructions, work unsupervised, solve problems, maintain good coworker relations, and demonstrate self-motivation and a friendly, open manner.
Able to sit for extended periods and perform typing and computer work for lengthy periods.
Good listening skills and ability to respond to telephone and in-person inquiries from vendors and employees.
Able to work extra hours and adapt to frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Coins ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly journal entries to maintain financial records.
Maintain and distribute information on apprenticeship hours.
Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare and reconcile bank accounts.
Analyze sales and use taxes and process payments.
Manage and maintain bond requests and necessary updates.
Maintain and perform the annual 1099 filing process.
Provide insurance compliance support as needed.
Code miscellaneous accounts payable invoices.
Perform month-end data entry and analysis.
Assist with annual and bi-annual internal and external audits.
Assist with monthly job forecasting preparation and processes.
Manage and maintain inventory control, including inventory counts and balances.
Review job cost reports and analyze construction billings and unbilled status.
Perform functions necessary to maintain accurate prevailing wage payments for jobs in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Perform functions necessary to process and pay property taxes.
Review and learn company computer application processes and sales tax laws in the states where the company works.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health savings accounts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
401(k) Savings Plan.
College Coach.
Employee assistance program.
Training and protective equipment, and a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace.