What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Apex Service Partners?
Overview
Apex Service Partners is a national leader in the residential home services industry, partnering with best‑in‑class HVAC, plumbing, and electrical brands across the U.S. We are a people‑first organization committed to growth, operational excellence, and empowering our local teams.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Midwest Region team and help support our rapidly growing portfolio of operating companies. This role is instrumental in ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving month‑end close, supporting acquisitions, and preparing the region for a Big 4–level audit. If you're a high‑energy, technically strong accounting professional looking for a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment—you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage month‑end close activities across ~30 operating brands.
- Oversee complex reconciliations including intercompany, acquisition activity, and accruals.
- Own confidential/complex areas of the close, such as payroll posting and employee‑related reconciliations.
- Resolve escalated accounting issues from local brands.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support audit readiness and help elevate GL structure and processes for a Big 4 level audit.
- Assist in accounting integration for newly acquired entities, including purchase accounting.
- Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, AP, AR, Treasury, and Operations.
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring:
- 3–5 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 strongly preferred)
- Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred
- Experience supporting companies with $300M revenues (ideally $1B )
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and US GAAP proficiency
- Ability to prepare a general ledger function for Big 4 audit standards
- Excellent communication skills with both accounting and non‑accounting partners
- High‑energy, positive attitude, strong initiative, and desire to grow
Nice‑to‑Haves:
- Mix of public accounting industry experience
- Experience in home services/trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
- Experience with ServiceTitan or Sage Intacct
- Servant‑leader mindset and commitment to personal development
Why Join Apex:
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, people‑first culture with national growth momentum
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Paid life insurance
- Opportunity to shape accounting processes in a fast‑scaling organization
Role Details:
- Schedule: Hybrid (In office 2 days per week)
- Location: Ballwin, MO
- Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager
Apex Service Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.