What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager - Accounting Specialist position at JAGS Mechanical?
When you become a full-time Finance Manager - Accounting Specialist at JAGS Mechanical in Columbus and Cincinnati, OH, you'll be empowered to do your best work-clear scope, visible outcomes, and a seat at the table with leadership.
We value accuracy, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset-and we reward it. You'll receive a competitive salary of $80,000 – $105,000 per year (depending on experience), a full-time Monday–Friday schedule (8 AM–5 PM), and robust benefits:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (premiums are 80% employer-paid)
- Short- and long-term disability (100% employer-paid)
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?
As our Finance Manager - Accounting Specialist, you'll lead and own the month-end close, keeping the general ledger sharp and reconciliations airtight while supervising AP/AR clerk(s) with clarity and support. You'll prepare polished financial statements, dig into the details behind variances, and translate numbers into insight as you partner with the CFO on reporting and forecasting. Your days will blend hands-on accounting, quality control, and light team leadership-from refining journal entries and validating accruals to improving workflows that make the function faster and more accurate. You'll be the person who ensures the books are right-and that leadership has the confidence and visibility to make great decisions.
WHO ARE WE?
At JAGS Mechanical, we operate with the belief that great work begins with great people. We're a company that honors tradition while embracing new methods that push the industry forward. Our mission focuses on building comfortable, high-performing spaces-and we achieve that through teamwork, shared knowledge, and a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here, you'll find a culture that recognizes achievement, encourages development, and invests in your long-term success.
WHAT'S NEEDED FROM OUR FINANCE MANAGER - ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST?
- 5 years of accounting experience (public or private)
- Full month-end close experience
- General ledger and reconciliation experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Job costing knowledge
- GAAP familiarity
- Proficiency with accrual accounting and revenue recognition fundamentals
Preferred Experience:
- Industry experience in service, construction, or trades
- Supervisory experience (managing 1–3 people)
- Experience training junior staff
- Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting experience
- Field payroll familiarity
- Job costing and labor burden allocation knowledge
- A process improvement mindset
Bring your expertise, elevate the function, and grow your financial career with a team that respects great accounting. Apply today with our quick, easy, and mobile-friendly application!
Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000