What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CUSTOM HOME EXTERIORS LLC?
Job Details
Description
CHE is looking for a hungry, humble, smart, and process- minded Staff Accountant to bring our company’s initiatives, safety, and quality control standards to the marketplace.
The role requires a natural ability to be resilient with a professional approach. Effective communication skills are essential to bring those qualities to the team, customers, and install vendors.
Must have a heart for pursuing excellence and a diligence-first work ethic. We need someone who will get the job done, and take pride in what they do!
Responsibilities:
Customer Payments & Deposits: Record deposits and apply customer payments in the accounting system.
Invoicing & Cash Receipts: Process invoices and cash receipts accurately in the accounting software.
Subcontractor Payments: Assist in processing subcontractor payments based on client billings and ensure accurate payments.
Project Accounting Support: Manage accounting workflows for ongoing commercial and residential projects, handling accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and project-related financial tasks.
Payment Applications & Job Retention: Help prepare and submit monthly payment applications, follow up on payments, and confirm timely release of job retention funds.
AR Collections & Liaison Role: Manage AR collections, facilitate communication between customers and the management team, and assist in delivering payment applications for review.
Data Collaboration: Participate in monthly meetings with colleagues to collect project data and provide general accounting support.
Process Improvement & Audit Support: Continuously improve accounting processes, assist in the annual financial audit, and ensure data accuracy.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Proficiency with accounting software and strong data entry skills.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project-based accounting preferred.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support and participate in annual financial audits and continuous process improvements.
Nice To Haves:
The ability to maintain up-to-date AR information in both the accounting system and online portals.
The ability to ensure timely and accurate billing based on builder purchase orders and project completion data.
Researching and resolving any discrepancies related to VPOs or project costs.
Ensuring all monthly billings are posted by the 1st of the following month.
Support profitability forecasting and analysis across various projects.
Accurately enter billing for subcontractor payments and maintain purchase order records.
Benefits:
Very competitive benefits which include but are not limited to: aggressive pay, PTO, Volunteer Time Off, both regular, and ROTH 401k’s at up to 4% match, significant opportunity for advancement, and more!
