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Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the accounting and financial reporting activities for the Company. This position will assist with the month-end close process, prepare and analyze financial statements, support audit activities, and contribute to forecasting and budgeting efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, hands-on accounting experience, and a collaborative approach to supporting operational and financial objectives.

This role is suited for an individual who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to process improvements and continue financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, allocations, and payroll entries.
• Maintain accuracy in general ledger (G/L) coding and ensure consistency across entities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, AR/AP, intercompany, and inventory.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure consolidated accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities within tight deadlines.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management and ownership.
• Perform variance analysis and explain fluctuations in margins, labor, and operating expenses.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure job cost integrity, including labor, materials, and overhead allocations.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.

Systems & Process

• Serve as a key liaison between ServiceTitan (operational system) and Spectrum (ERP system) to ensure accurate data flow and reconciliations.
• Help design and refine processes for data imports, reporting automation, and internal controls within Spectrum.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining standardized accounting procedures across all entities.
• Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate with leadership to improve automation and accuracy.

Support & Collaboration

• Support audit requests, financial reviews, and budgeting processes as needed.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams to ensure proper cutoff and coding.
• Lead Accounts Receivable progress analysis at all brands.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, service managers, and controllers to ensure proper cost tracking and revenue recognition.
• Provide training and guidance to accounting staff on Spectrum workflows, journal entry templates, and ServiceTitan job cost processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity, corporate, or private equity–owned environment.
• Strong technical understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and external auditors.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Viewpoint Spectrum, Service Titan, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify variances, and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

About Us
USA Hometown Experts is focused on partnering and investing in residential service businesses
Offers residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, overhead door and electrical services
7 locations and service areas in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. Backed by MSouth Equity Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm based in Atlanta, GA USA Hometown Experts is MSouth's second platform investment in the residential services space.