Staff Accountant

About CHEAt Custom Home Exteriors (CHE), we're building more than exceptional exterior solutions; we're building the future of construction.

As one of the Southeast's fastest-growing exterior installation companies, CHE partners with many of the nation's leading homebuilders to deliver high-quality siding, roofing, gutters, windows, and exterior services across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Our vision is simple: To become the nation's premier solution for exterior excellence.

That vision starts with our people. We invest in technology, continuous improvement, and developing exceptional talent. Every decision we make is guided by our core values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Growth Mindset
• Focus
• Efficiency
• If you're looking for an accounting role where your ideas matter, your work impacts business decisions, and your career can grow alongside a rapidly expanding company, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

CHE is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, analyzing financial data, and partnering with operational leaders to ensure the financial health of our business.

Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, we're looking for someone who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology, and identifying smarter ways to work. You'll collaborate across departments, support project accounting activities, and contribute to initiatives that help scale our finance function as the company continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• General Accounting
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist with annual audits and compliance activities.
• Construction & Project Accounting
• Monitor project costs and job cost reporting.
• Support Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Assist with project profitability analysis.
• Partner with Operations to ensure financial accuracy across active projects.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and project-related expenses.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial trends and identify variances.
• Prepare recurring reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Support cash flow reporting and other ad hoc financial analysis.
• Process Improvement & Technology
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Utilize ERP systems and modern technology to improve efficiency.
• Leverage AI tools responsibly to streamline administrative tasks, enhance reporting, and support data analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that help CHE scale effectively.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial formulas.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience.
• Knowledge of job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting.
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage 100 Contractor, or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI productivity tools.
• Experience supporting process improvement or accounting automation initiatives.
• Why Join CHE?We're building a finance team that thinks beyond debits and credits.
• At CHE, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Work directly with executive leadership.
• Help modernize accounting processes through technology and innovation.
• Gain exposure to construction and project accounting.
• Grow your career in a company committed to promoting from within.
• Make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing organization.
• If you're looking for a company where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your career has room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
• Build the Future with CHE.