Service Senior Accountant (WIP & Project Analysis)

The posting, as Upchurch wrote it

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 Service Senior Accountant - WIP & Project Analysis owns the month-end close process for Upchurch's Service department and is responsible for the accuracy of Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting across the Service locations. The scope of this role is the Service department and its locations, not the full company. This role goes beyond the numbers to analyze project performance, forecast final margins, and give Service operations and leadership a clear picture of where each job stands. Working closely with the Service GL Staff Accountant, who ensures costs are coded to the correct entity, location, and division, this position takes that clean data and turns it into reliable WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and actionable project insight.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

• Own the Service department month-end close calendar and deliver timely, accurate month-end financial packages to the Controller.
• Produce monthly WIP schedules that tie to the general ledger, with accurate over / under billings and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP (ASC 606).
• Identify margin fade, cost overruns, and underbillings early, while there is still time to act.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to review and challenge estimated costs to complete each month.
• Maintain audit-ready WIP, backlog, and job cost documentation and document WIP and close procedures.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close calendar for the Service department, ensuring deadlines are met at each Service location.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, including revenue, cost, payroll, and subcontractor accruals.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including accounts receivable, retainage, billings in excess / costs in excess, and accrued liabilities.
• Review inter-location activity within Service and work with the Service GL Staff Accountant to resolve coding issues before close.
• Deliver timely, accurate Service month-end financial packages to the Controller.

WIP Accounting

• Prepare monthly WIP schedules for all open Service projects, incl

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prolonged sitting, sustained computer use, data review, reporting, communication, confidentiality, and deadline-driven coordination.

• May require occasional travel to Service locations, meetings, or training sessions.

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STANDARD OF PRESENTATION

• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company standards.
• All documentation, WIP schedules, job cost records, management reporting, and work areas must be organized, accurate, complete, and professionally maintained.
• Must demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling financial records, project and contract information, job cost detail, and internal business information.

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COMPANY COMMITMENT

• Uphold the company's commitment to excellence, customer service, financial integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture that values leadership, accuracy, communication, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of company cash flow.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.