Staff Accountant

AIR Control Concepts•Norfolk, VA

3d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the Corporate accounting team within AIR Control Concepts, a multi-billion dollar national enterprise of leading commercial HVAC solution providers. Reporting to Corporate Accounting leadership, this role supports the company’s consolidated financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and technical accounting activities, while also playing a key role in tax support and M&A integration efforts. This position operates within a complex, multi-entity environment and will have meaningful exposure to corporate consolidations, external reporting, and strategic transactions.

Requirements

1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or a multi-entity or complex organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced finance organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA eligibility a plus.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day accounting activities across assigned entities, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely, and properly supported.
Process one-off trade Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) transactions as needed.
Load and validate payment runs, ensuring approvals and documentation align with company policy.
Review and maintain sales tax exemption certificates and support compliance with local tax requirements.
Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations and daily cash reporting.
Assist with the maintenance of vendor applications and setups in coordination with the AP team.
Support the regional accounting team through the monthly close process, adhering to established deadlines and standards.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare month-end accruals and assist with journal entries for recurring and non-recurring transactions.
Prepare intercompany reconciliations and assist in resolving variances.
Post standard and recurring journal entries under the direction of the Regional Senior Accountant (RSA) or Regional Accounting Manager (RAM).
Assist with analytical reviews and variance analysis to support regional financial statement preparation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control procedures.
Support the documentation of accounting processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist with audit requests by gathering supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate, organized workpapers for all assigned tasks.
Support accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
Assist with purchase accounting, including opening balance sheets and purchase price accounting.
Participate in post-acquisition integration, including alignment of accounting policies and systems.
Serve as a key liaison between Corporate Accounting and regional finance teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements.
Contribute to building a scalable corporate accounting infrastructure.