HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Overview:

The Accountant position reports to the Accounting Manager and will assist in managing accounting activities for a national facilities management company.  Responsibilities include account reconciliations, preparing/reviewing journal entries, month end close analysis, and other special projects as assigned.  This role will partner with individuals in Finance, Operations and Executive leadership across the company to ensure that the financial results of the organization are accurately represented in accordance with US GAAP.   Significant opportunity for growth within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Prepare and review journal entries
• Prepare and review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations
• Work with accounts receivable to ensure timely and accurate billing of customers and related collections
• Collect and maintain appropriate backup for auditor review
• Assist with consolidation of bank accounts and transition to new banking partner
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned
• Provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No CPA required, but BA in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 2 years of Accounting experience
• Strong business orientation with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Very strong computer skills; advanced Excel proficiency with pivot tables, sumifs and other advanced tools in Excel
• Experience in using standard financial software packages; working knowledge of Winteam software a plus
• Highly detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and adherence to financial deadlines
• Strong sense of curiosity and diligence in investigating anomalies
• Highly adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort interacting regularly with Operations areas and all levels of management
• Highly-motivated self starter interested in long term career growth

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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