Accounting/Bookkeeper

Role Overview Blue Collars Plumbing & HVAC is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Accounting & Finance Manager to own the financial backbone of a fast-growing commercial service company. This role exists to protect margins, tighten controls, support operations, and give ownership real financial clarity—not just reports that sit in a folder. You will work closely with ownership, operations, estimating, and the office team to ensure every dollar, job, and technician is accounted for accurately. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who understands job costing, service trades, payroll complexity, commissions, and cash-flow timing in the real world—not theory. Core Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations Own day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll coordination) Maintain a clean, accurate general ledger and chart of accounts Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and internal accounts monthly Track and allocate costs by job number, department, and project Manage vendor payments, credits, returns, and documentation Support material bill-backs, deductions, and employee chargebacks per company policy Job Costing & Margin Control Ensure accurate job costing across service calls, projects, and large commercial work Track labor, materials, equipment, rentals, subcontractors, and overhead by job Flag margin erosion, cost overruns, and billing gaps early Work directly with ownership and operations to explain why margins move—not just that they did Assist with change orders, retainage tracking, and progress billing ServiceTitan & System Integration Work inside ServiceTitan to support: Job costing accuracy Revenue recognition Payroll and commission tracking Invoicing and AR follow-through Reconcile ServiceTitan data with accounting software (QuickBooks or equivalent) Help clean up workflows between operations and accounting to eliminate leaks and errors Payroll, Commissions & Compliance Coordinate payroll processing for technicians, apprentices, and staff Track commissions, after-hours premiums, incentives, deductions, and penalties Ensure compliance with wage laws, overtime, and company compensation structures Support benefits tracking and HR coordination as needed Assist CPA with tax prep, filings, and year-end close Financial Reporting & Leadership Support Prepare monthly financial statements and job profitability reports Deliver clear, actionable reporting to ownership (not accounting jargon) Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning Track fixed costs, debt obligations, and major project payment schedules Assist leadership with financial decision-making as the company scales Controls, Processes & Scale Strengthen internal controls to protect the company as it grows Create and document accounting procedures and workflows Support audits, internal reviews, and clean financial records Identify inefficiencies, leaks, and process breakdowns—and help fix them Build systems that scale with the company, not ones that break under growth Who This Role Is For Someone who thrives in organized chaos and brings order to it Someone who understands the trades, job costing, and service businesses Someone who takes ownership and doesn't need babysitting Someone who can say “this number looks wrong—and here's why” Qualifications 3–5+ years accounting or finance experience (construction, plumbing, HVAC, or service trades preferred) Strong job-cost accounting experience Experience with payroll, commissions, and variable compensation Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, ServiceTitan a strong plus) Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and accountable Able to communicate clearly with non-financial team members What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Direct access to ownership and leadership A company that values accountability, structure, and performance Opportunity to grow into a Controller-level role as the company scales A seat at the table where your work directly impacts outcomes