Description Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This is a key position responsible for overseeing the financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. In this role, you will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights and process improvements to support the operational success of the company. If you have a strong background in accounting and enjoy working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to the growing HVAC sector. Key Responsibilities + Manage general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, ensuring accuracy, and reconciling accounts. + Lead and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, aligning with GAAP standards. + Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. + Perform variance analysis to identify and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to senior management. + Monitor job cost accounting for HVAC projects, ensuring proper allocation of materials, labor, and overhead. + Maintain AR/AP processes, reviewing accuracy of invoices and payments, and managing aging reports. + Handle fixed assets management, including depreciation schedules and reconciliations. + Support the payroll function, including payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. + Assist with tax compliance and reporting, including sales/use tax and property tax filings. + Coordinate with external auditors and facilitate successful auditing processes. + Collaborate with other departments to streamline accounting operations, improve procedures, and support project-based financial decision-making in the HVAC space. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation is preferred. + Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an HVAC, construction, or service-oriented industry. + Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). + Experience with job cost accounting and WIP (Work in Progress) reporting in project-oriented businesses is highly desirable. + Proficiency with accounting software—experience with QuickBooks, Sage100, or Viewpoint is a plus. + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and extensive datasets). + Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy. + Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with various stakeholders. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .