What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Upchurch?
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 will play a key role in supporting the accounting operations of Moses Electric LLC and affiliated entities under Upchurch Holdings.
This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close
Required
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.
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 will play a key role in supporting the accounting operations of Moses Electric LLC and affiliated entities under Upchurch Holdings.
This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close
- Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timely
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany accounts
- Investigate and resolve accounting variances
- Assist in developing and improving accounting procedures and internal controls
- Support system integrations between BuildOps and Sage Intacct
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting schedules
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Maintain proper documentation for financial transactions
- Prepare and post all routine and non-routine payroll journal entries (gross pay, taxes, benefits, employer contributions, and labor allocations as applicable) each pay period
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly (wages payable, payroll tax liabilities, benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments), ensuring amounts agree to payroll reports and cash activity
- Review payroll registers and funding reports for reasonableness and proper coding, and work with HR/payroll to research and resolve discrepancies
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Sage Intacct and/or BuildOps (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
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.