Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - The CHE Companies

Job Summary

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.

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!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• Project Accounting Experience

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Garner, NC 27529 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Garner, NC 27529: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person