Accountant - Operations Support, Louisiana

Overview:
This is a unique opportunity to help lead a top regional home services business (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical).  There is a clear path to grow the company significantly, as it is a nationally recognized industry leader. The right professional will understand what a best-in-class accounting and finance organization looks like and must be interested in helping build that in a hands-on and rewarding environment.

 

Southern Air – Company Overview

 

Founded in 1994, Southern Air is a BBB Accredited and NATE Certified home services business serving residents across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee through 50+ operational companies. The Company is proud to employ technicians who have met the highest standards of training in the industry and backs its work with a 100% guarantee of satisfaction.  In this fragmented industry dominated by small and founder-owned businesses, the Company strategy is to execute significant organic growth initiatives and high frequency M&A. This Company strategy requires an A+ accounting team. 

 

Job Description –Accountant-Operations Support

 

Mission of the Role:

The Accountant will be a critical team member within the organization, reporting directly to the Operational Controller.  He / she will have extensive involvement in establishing accounting controls and policies to support the Company as it grows.  The Accountant must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. He / she will have primary ownership of Inventory and Fleet related accounting tasks.  He / she will work closely with the Inventory Administration and Fleet Administration teams to record and review monthly reporting activity.  He / she will also work closely with the operational location General Managers and Market Area Presidents to develop, implement, teach, and monitor processes that streamline reporting. This individual will participate heavily in the month-end closing process for Southern Air, working closely with the Controller and with other Accountants to ensure financial reporting integrity. This role will also provide support to the broader accounting team by assisting with audit assistance, system implementation testing, and other special project work as needed.  The Accountant will also be highly involved in the year-end audit process for Southern Air by providing support as requested. The successful candidate must show great initiative and can work with limited supervision.  

 

 

Responsibilities:

The Accountant - Operations Support will play a key support role in ensuring accurate and auditable financial statements.   Job responsibilities include:

Review and record weekly / monthly invoices from Fleet Management companies. Ensure invoices are paid on time.

Perform monthly review of adjusting entries prepared by AP Supervisor

Record monthly deferred revenue activity

Prepare, distribute, and monitor various accounting analytics

Record various intercompany allocations

Calculate and record monthly franchise tax accrual for Texas locations

Review monthly Google pushdown entries and record on appropriate locations

Provide responses to location questions regarding financial statement results

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and income statement flux analysis

Utilize FloQast to ensure an accurate and timely month- and year-end close process

Assist with providing external auditors all requested materials, in conjunction with the annual financial statement audit

Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement streamlined procedures where possible

Execute the individual and team goals that support strategic and operational initiatives

Contribute to team culture

Additional tasks as necessitated by company growth/transformation

 

Experience:

7+ years of prior accounting experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

3+ years public accounting experience

Strong excel skills

Ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language

CPA license a plus

Experience with Sage Intacct or accounting ERP implementations a plus

 

Personal Characteristics:

Excellent written and oral communication

Resourceful – figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources

Stellar time management and organizational skills

Superior organization and priority setting skills

Works collaboratively and energetically

Impeccable integrity and ethical standards

Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others

Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and teamwork

An undying commitment to personal growth and development

Able to operate effectively even when information may be incomplete or limited

Positive attitude, team player

Highly motivated, comfortable working independently

High energy, ownership of work products, and dedication to driving results

 

Other:

Location: Pineville, LA

Travel: minimal

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Other Benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, sick days, paid holidays, 401(k) matching