Corporate Accountant

The Corporate Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with departments across the company. The position supports multiple accounting functions, including month-end close and general accounting, billing and collections, customer onboarding, and fixed assets. The Corporate Accountant will also be cross-trained to serve as a backup for other members of the finance team, ensuring continuity of operations during periods of absence or increased workload.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications and recurring entries, with complete supporting documentation
• Reconcile various GL accounts on a monthly basis and resolve reconciling items
• Perform variance analysis on monthly results and document explanations
• Support the close calendar, complete assigned close tasks on schedule, and identify issues promptly
• Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with GAAP

• Manage collections and customer disputes, including consistent follow-up on past-due balances
• Review accounts receivable aging daily and elevate at-risk accounts
• Perform cash application and reconcile customer receipts to corresponding bank deposits
• Serve as backup to the billing and invoicing team, including order entry

• Establish new customer accounts and maintain accurate, complete customer records
• Complete internal setup for new customers across all required systems.

• Support capital expenditure requests, asset capitalization and tagging, and depreciation schedules
• Assist in reconciling the fixed asset register and in periodic physical asset verification
• Set up and maintain new fixed asset records in Sage Intacct, ensuring all relevant asset information is entered accurately and completely.

• Cross-train on procure-to-pay, inventory, payroll and treasury processes, and provide coverage as needed
• Document procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring work
• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests from across the finance organization

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, finance operations or a related field
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, vendors and internal teams
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate routine work and improve accuracy

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Experience in an industrial, distribution or utility-services environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
• Consistent schedule:
  Monday through Friday
• Broad exposure across the finance function, with opportunity for professional growth
• Stable, growing company offering long-term career opportunities

Blackwood Solutions is the nation-leading utility services provider, specializing in utility pole recycling, material management, and structured storage solutions for electric utilities across North America.

In support of continued growth, the Finance & Accounting department is seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant to strengthen the team’s capacity and ensure continuity across core accounting functions.