Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

Comfort Systems USA - Shoffner is the leader in performing a wide range of services, including the design, fabrication and installation of quality commercial/industrial heating and air conditioning, stainless and sheet metal fabrication, and plumbing work plus complete ongoing maintenance services throughout Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Assistant to join our Accounts Payable team in our Blountville, TN office.  The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized, productive team player with the ability to work well with others.  The candidate must also possess oral and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Pay: $19 - $21 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• No-Cost medical coverage option for our employees.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Full array of other insurance including dental, vision, disability, accident and critical illness.
• Paid time off starts accruing on Day 1.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Profit Sharing program.
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral bonus program.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable invoice coding and entry into accounting system
• Interacting with purchasing personnel to resolve PO and invoice discrepancies
• Interacting with vendors to resolve accounts payable issues
• Maintaining necessary information to set up accounts with new vendors
• Maintaining subcontractor and vendor compliance such as W9s and certificates of insurance
• Reconciling vendor statements routinely
• Assisting management with other miscellaneous accounting matters as needed

Qualifications:

• Business/Accounting degree or 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of math and basic accounting principles.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Microsoft Office experience; Excel formulas, sorting and filtering functions.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative and teachable attitude.
• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.

Comfort Systems USA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.