Senior Accountant/Controller
Job Title: Sr. Accountant
Reports to: VP of Finance
About Texas Chiller Systems:
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas Chiller Systems was founded on principles that align with our core values of excellence and teamwork. At TCS, we are Open to growth, change, and challenges, continually striving to improve ourselves and our team. We believe in Nurturing our environment and investing in those around us to create a positive and productive workplace. Our team is Engaged and committed to precision, never missing an opportunity to give our best. We are Tenacious, driven by passion and purpose in our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our Collaborative spirit ensures that communication is paramount, with the best ideas leading the way to success. Lastly, we embody Selflessness, putting the team's and our clients' needs before our own. We provide the highest level of maintenance, repair, and installation services for commercial properties, ensuring the utmost reliability and efficiency of our customers' equipment. Join us in our mission to deliver top-quality solutions with a team that values every member's contribution.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead our FIN team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership by engaging team members daily and fostering a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include proactive communication with the TCS Leadership Team, identifying improvement areas, managing external financial relationships, and ensuring timely completion of financial tasks. Your financial and strategic leadership, in partnership with the VP of Finance, will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goal of becoming the leading HVAC commercial service company in Texas.
Leadership qualities
- Assuming a team leadership role to guide the FIN team daily; actively engaging with team members.
- You will step into a leadership role where you’ll inspire and guide our FIN team every day. By actively engaging with each team member, you’ll create a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to achieve our goals together.
- Proactively communicate trends and potential areas of improvement between FIN and OPS to TCS Executive Team.
- You will become the vital link between our FIN and OPS teams by identifying and sharing key trends and areas for improvement. Your proactive communication with the TCS Executive Team will drive strategic decisions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managing relationships outside the FIN team to obtain the contributed financial information (ie. Receipts, commission tracking) to meet FIN team deadlines and expectations.
- You will build and nurture relationships beyond the FIN team to gather essential financial information, such as receipts and commission tracking. Your efforts will ensure we meet our deadlines and exceed expectations, showcasing our commitment to excellence in every detail.
Roles and responsibilities
- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue
- Proactively manage daily/weekly/monthly tasks within the FIN team for successful completion
- Proactively preparing documentation, including but not limited to Astra level month end work papers and reporting packages, weekly cash flow forecasts, as required for TCS Executive Team to review prior to submission to external sources
- Understanding of sales tax reporting, compliance and payment requirements.
- Familiarity with payroll requirements and tax liability; filing quarterly returns and making payments to agencies (currently processing payroll in-house).
- Reviewing AP aging weekly with AP Specialist II to identify and prepare report of outgoing payments for Executive Team review
- Proactively monitoring the AR aging report with the AR Specialist to manage AFDA and bad debt write-offs.
- Managing the commission tracking, calculation, and payout process with monthly updates on estimated payouts.
Characteristics
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Proficient in Word, intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, and understanding of common accounting software suites
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Attention to detail, understanding/identifying trends in revenue and spending, and recognizing training opportunities for team members in both FIN and OPS.
- Dependable and engaged daily, understanding how crucial the role of an accountant is to the success of the organization.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
- 7+ years of accounting experience required.
- 5+ years in a leadership position required.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Pay scale: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8-hour day
- Monday to Friday
- 100% in office
Texas Chiller Systems is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not to be translated as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed
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