Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Overview

Engineered Cooling Services (ECS), the southeast’s leading commercial HVAC service company, is currently seeking highly talented individuals to join our growing team. ECS specializes in energy efficient commercial HVAC services. At ECS, our people are our most important resource along with a deep commitment to our community. We continually strive to attract the best employees in the industry by offering competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, excellent benefit packages and multi-level training opportunities.

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 2–5 years of accounting experience to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for a rising accounting professional ready to take ownership of key financial processes and contribute to strategic initiatives. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting cross-functional teams with insights that inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on, and excited to work in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Financial:

• Assist in month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Help prepare and analyze financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in developing and refining monthly reporting packages for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support external audits, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to systems enhancements and automation initiatives within the finance function.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing historical data and trend analysis.

Tax:

• Oversight of monthly sales tax submissions for Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi
• Timely submission of quarterly tax reports for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi
• Compliance with Federal tax reporting deadlines
• Complete periodic training for sales tax
• Annual reconciliation of 1099 forms

Treasury:

• Complete daily recording of bank transfers and debit memos
• Manage daily deposits of incoming wires, credit card payments, and checks
• Approval of payroll payments and wire transfers
• Perform month-end adjusting entries for bank reconciliation

Workplace Values

Team members are expected to operate in line with our core values which are:

• Community
• Excellence
• Fairness
• Growth
• Loyalty

Benefits

The following is a brief overview of the company’s benefits program:

• Major health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid sick, vacation and holidays
• Professional training and industry certification
• Continuing education reimbursement

The following qualifications along with individuals’ previous work experience will be considered by the company when evaluating applicants:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft GP, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA designation.
• Experience in industries such as commercial HVAC, construction, manufacturing, or field services.
• Familiarity with project-based accounting or job costing is a plus.
• Exposure to ERP systems and process automation tools.