Senior Accountant

Trades Holding Co, LLC (“Trades”) is a franchisee operator of Mr. Rooter (plumbing) and Mr. Electric (electrical) residential home servicing brands. Trades is the largest Mr. Rooter Franchisee and employs 250 full-time employees including 215 trade professionals in the Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, Dayton and Mansfield, OH markets. Incorporated in 1994, and locally owned and operated, Trades Holding Co, LLC has established itself as an industry leader and pioneer, and is proud to have achieved a number of accolades, including:

• A+ from BBB (Better Business Bureau)
• Angie’s List Super Service Award recipient
• Google Guarantee badge
• 8-time recipient of Neighborly’s Top Gun service award

Trades is dedicated to its technicians and committed to providing a superior journey from apprentice to retirement. We are seeking a finance leader who is excited about the challenge of creating and implementing sound accounting practices and policies, helping to shape the financial strategy of a growing business, and building and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Responsibilities will Include:

Responsible for the preparation and of journal entries and account reconciliations

· Prepare statements reconciliation, billings and analysis of the company revenue

· Assists in the preparation, review and analysis of financial statements for all entities

· Identifies, analyzes and communicates budgeted versus actual results

· Maintains general ledger in accordance with GAAP guidelines for all entities

· Assists in the consolidation process

· Follows and enforces accounting policies and procedures, and system controls

· Reconciles intercompany balances for all entities

· Reconciles subsidiary ledgers (i.e. AP, AR, Cash modules)

· Reconciles payroll information for input into the ledger

The Staff Accountant is a key addition to the Trades Finance and Accounting Organization, and will join at an exciting time. Initially reporting to the Interim CFO or Controller, the Staff Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting Team and support the financial operations of the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications (skills and experiences):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 plus years related experience

• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks Online, and use of the Internet

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities so time is used efficiently and effectively

• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality performance

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact well with Senior Management

• Proven technical accounting skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems

• Must possess capability to manage large volumes of data through general ledger and financial statement preparation in a multiple company environment

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A down-to-earth and approachable work style; ability to establish trust and build strong relationships quickly

• High team-orientation

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to persuade and educate

• Creative and flexible, but also pragmatic and appropriately decisive

• Strong, hands-on technical skills

• Ability to Identify process and efficiency improvements, and communicate them to senior leadership

• Ability to balance a keen attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture

• Well-organized, pro-active, and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task meet aggressive deadlines

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Excellent change advocacy and management; bringing an external perspective and challenging the status quo

• Passion for building new systems and processes, and ready acceptance of change.

• Desire to help build strong foundational practices and policies, and grow with the organization