Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing , full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions , establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support— helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan .

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role within Corporate Accounting, supporting accurate financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, compliance, and accounting process improvement. This position partners closely with Corporate Finance, divisional accounting teams, operations, and leadership to ensure financial information is timely, accurate, and aligned with company policies.

The role supports corporate accounting functions within a Services/Contractor organization and is responsible for maintaining strong financial discipline across entities, departments, and shared-service processes. The position relies heavily on Sage Intacct for general ledger, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities, while also supporting integration and coordination with operational systems such as BuildOps where financial data connects to accounting workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Financial Reporting & Close

Support monthly close processes across corporate accounting functions using Sage Intacct

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, allocations, and other accounting adjustments

Prepare financial schedules, variance analysis, and supporting documentation for month-end review

Maintain general ledger accuracy across assigned accounts, departments, and entities

Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

Partner with the Controller’s office on financial reporting, close improvement, and accounting review activities

General Ledger, Reconciliations & Controls

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Analyze account activity to identify unusual trends, coding issues, or required adjustments

Support intercompany accounting, allocations, and recurring corporate entries as assigned

Maintain proper documentation for reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules

Support audit requests, compliance reviews, and internal control activities related to assigned areas

Shared Services & Accounting Support

Support corporate accounting activity related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, and expense reporting as needed

Research and help resolve accounting discrepancies, coding questions, timing issues, and payment or billing variances

Coordinate with divisional teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently

Assist with corporate reporting packages, management schedules, and supporting analysis

Provide responsive accounting support to internal stakeholders while maintaining strong financial controls

Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

Work closely with Corporate Finance, divisional accounting teams, operations, and leadership to support accurate and efficient accounting processes

Support consistent and effective use of Sage Intacct across corporate accounting, reporting, and reconciliation workflows

Assist with system and process improvements that strengthen close timelines, reporting accuracy, and internal controls

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, data integrity, and accounting workflows

Support integration points between accounting systems and operational platforms such as BuildOps to ensure clean, reliable financial data

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

2+ years of corporate accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, or public accounting experience

Strong understanding of general accounting principles, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, intercompany activity, and financial reporting

Experience with ERP systems , preferably Sage Intacct

Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data accurately

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Preferred

Direct experience using Sage Intacct for general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, allocations, or shared-services accounting

Experience in construction, MEP, service, or project-based accounting environments

CPA or CMA eligibility, progress toward certification, or interest in pursuing certification

Experience working in a matrixed organization with both divisional and corporate reporting lines

Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holiday pay.

Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.