Staff Accountant
Commercial Express HVAC • Sterling, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 24, 2026
Staff Accountant
Commercial Express HVAC | Sterling, VA | Full-Time, Onsite
Commercial Express HVAC, a growing commercial HVAC contractor, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support our finance team's day-to-day accounting operations. You'll help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with accounting standards — with real opportunity to grow into construction and service-industry accounting.
This is a great fit for someone who wants broad exposure across the accounting function (GL, AP/AR, job costing, payroll).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions as needed
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and certified payroll reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
Qualifications
Required
- 2–5 years of accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
- Experience in construction, contracting, HVAC, or service-based industries
- Knowledge of job costing and project accounting
- Familiarity with certified payroll requirements
Why Join Commercial Express HVAC?
- Grow your accounting career with a well-established, expanding company
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Broad exposure across accounting and finance functions
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Stable, full-time onsite position in Sterling, Virginia
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Employee referral program and company-sponsored events
See What It's Like to Work Here
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Commercial Express HVAC Website
If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career with a stable, expanding company, we'd love to hear from you—apply today to join the Commercial Express HVAC team.
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