About Us
Comfort Temp Company is a family-values-driven organization serving Florida through its operating divisions, including CT Mechanical and Comfort Temp Heating and Air. We support commercial construction, service, installation, and operational excellence across multiple locations. Our team is committed to doing the right thing, delivering quality work, and building strong systems that support growth, accountability, and long-term success.
Job Summary
Comfort Temp Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities for a growing, multi-entity business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting reporting, and assisting with accounting processes that help the business operate efficiently.
This position is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in the trades, construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, or other project-based service industries.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and other recurring accounting items
Support internal financial reporting and preparation of schedules for leadership review
Review transactions for proper coding, classification, and department or job alignment
Assist with intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity accounting support as needed
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes when needed
Assist with vendor statement reconciliations, customer account research, and aging support
Help maintain clean and accurate accounting records across branches and business units
Support year-end audit requests, tax support schedules, and 1099 preparation
Assist with sales tax, use tax, and other compliance-related accounting support as assigned
Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen accounting workflow efficiency
Communicate professionally with internal departments, vendors, and leadership
Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
2-4 years of accounting experience preferred
Strong preference for candidates with construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical contracting, field service, or project-based accounting experience
Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and close support
Understanding of accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and financial statement support
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working in accounting systems
Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, lien waivers, or project accounting is preferred
Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, ServiceTitan, or similar systems is preferred
Preferred Traits
Reliable and consistent in execution
Process-minded and organized
Able to work independently while remaining team-oriented
Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
Interested in long-term growth within the accounting and finance function
Company Culture
At Comfort Temp Company, our core values guide how we work and serve others: Do what you say, Do what it takes, Walk with purpose, and Do the right thing. We are looking for someone who values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.