Staff Accountant

Cennox - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alpharetta, GA

Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers

About the position

Cennox is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Alpharetta, GA. This full-time entry-level position involves assisting with various accounting functions, including accounts receivable, asset management, and project profitability monitoring. The role requires both teamwork and independent work, making it ideal for someone looking to grow within a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounting with emphasis on sales, client/project profitability and management of deferred revenue
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from project management team, management and from customers
• Assist in job setups, budgeting and invoicing
• Assist in reporting on multiple projects including performance tracking, forecasting revenue, gross margin analysis and summaries of all other key and salient points
• Review all job cost postings prior to payment
• Assist team in monitoring and driving job invoicing and change order billing
• Issue invoices and bills and send them to customers through various channels
• Send reminders for payments and contact customers when assigned
• Regularly revise project revenue and cost forecasts for budgets
• Assist in costing and providing backup to the Commercial Team on the costing of large contracts
• Assist in asset management tracking
• Produce analysis of accounts and monthly reports
• Assist with month-end closing
• Provide supporting documents for audits
• Cross train with other members of the finance team
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree preferred, although former accounting/bookkeeping experience may meet criteria
• Experience in cost management accounting, construction experience preferred
• Proficient data entry and computer skills (Microsoft Office, specifically Excel)
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external senior stakeholders
• Adept at reporting using multiple platforms, identifying trends and key actions for change
• Well-organized with clear ability to prioritize work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Ability to work independently and utilize problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines