Accounting Controller Accountant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Description

About the company:

      Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.
 

      Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers' needs to provide the best solution for each client.

Position Summary:

      The Accounting Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including daily workflow, coverage, process quality, and staff development. This role ensures that cash receipts, invoices, vendor payments, and collections activities are completed accurately and on time, and that the AR/AP team operates with consistent, well-controlled processes.

      The Accounting Manager is a working supervisor. In addition to leading and supporting the accounting and finance team, this role remains actively involved in department responsibilities, including financial reporting, month-end close, project accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract administration, and service billing. Internal candidates of the finance function are encouraged to apply; however, the individual selected will be expected to fulfill the full responsibilities of the Accounting Manager role, regardless of their previous position within the department. This role partners closely with the CFO for priority guidance and with the controller for activity synergies to support the finance function, and build depth and continuity across AR and AP.

Essential Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• AR/AP Supervision: Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, including workload prioritization, coverage planning, and ensuring daily deadlines are met (cash receipts, invoice processing, vendor payments, and collections activity)
• Team Coaching & Development: Lead, coach, and develop AR and AP staff. Support cross-training and documentation so key tasks are not dependent on a single person and help team members grow into their responsibilities
• Accounts Receivable Oversight: Oversee cash receipts, customer application, collections follow-up, credit hold coordination,      aging review, and escalation of large or delinquent balances in partnership with operations and the CFO.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Oversee invoice processing, vendor payment workflow, PO matching, approval routing, and resolution of vendor holds and payment issues, working with project accounting and purchasing as needed.
• Accounting & Finance Support: Contribute directly to accounting and finance activities as needed, including month-end close support, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, billing support, project accounting support, and other departmental      responsibilities. This is a working supervisor role.
• Coverage & Continuity: Provide and coordinate coverage for AR/AP during absences, turnover, or peak periods, ensuring critical daily functions continue without disruption.
• Process & Controls: Reinforce clean, consistent, and auditable AR/AP processes. Identify recurring issues, address root causes, and support internal controls appropriate for a private-equity-owned environment.
• Reporting & Communication: Keep the CFO informed on AR/AP status, risks, and staffing needs. Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, branches, vendors, and customers.

Requirements

Specialized Knowledge Requirements:

• Current or expected systems exposure includes: WennSoft, Great Plains, AvidXchange, Power BI, Adaptive,      banking/treasury portals (including Wells Fargo and Chase), customer and vendor compliance portals, Microsoft Office, Teams, and shared accounting drives. The role requires the ability to work fluently across AR and AP system activity and understand how it affects cash, billing, and reporting.

Required Capabilities:

• Accounting fluency: Solid understanding of AR, AP, cash application, month-end, and reconciliation processes.
• Supervisory ability: Able to direct, coach, and hold a team accountable while remaining hands-on with the work
• Ownership: Takes ownership of outcomes, follows through, and uses sound judgment on when to escalate.
• Communication: Clear, direct, and professional with staff, vendors, customers, and leadership.
• Organization: Able to balance hands-on accounting work with supervisory oversight and daily team deadlines.
• Discretion: Handles sensitive payroll, cash, vendor, and personnel matters with confidentiality and professionalism.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in AR and AP.
• Prior lead, coaching, cross-training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the company's accounting and banking systems strongly preferred. 

Key Success Factors:

• Delivers on both fronts: Keeps AR and AP daily functions timely, accurate, and covered while staying hands-on with the work.
• Builds strength and reduces single-person dependency through cross-training and documentation.
• Strengthens process discipline and controls without overcomplicating the work.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Short and Long term disability

401(k) / profit sharing

Paid Time Off

**Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please visit our website at:

http://www.piedmontsg.com/

For a confidential consideration, please forward resume to:  hr_manager@piedmontsg.com