Accounting Operations Specialist

At
Mac Donald-Miller Facility Solutions (“Mac Miller”), the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver, and service HVAC, plumbing, and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With more than 1,600 employees across 14 offices, there’s a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We have a well‑respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects to our integrated teams, including:

• New Construction
  – Engineering, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems for new projects, following lean construction practices.
• Special Projects
  – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings to create new efficiencies.
• Service
  – Scheduled preventive maintenance ensuring tenant comfort and 24/7 emergency response.
• Building Performance
  – Control systems, fault detection, energy services, and remote monitoring.
• Energy & Sustainable Solutions
  – Acting as the Prime Contractor, we deliver design‑build, energy‑efficient solutions in the built environment for both private and public sector clients.

We're looking for an Accounting Operations Specialist to join our Accounting team as a versatile, cross‑trained professional who provides operational support across multiple accounting functions. Rather than being limited to one area, you'll rotate through Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Cost/Project Accounting, General Ledger, and other accounting functions as business needs evolve.

As Mac Donald‑Miller transitions to a new ERP system, you'll play an active role in supporting the accounting team throughout the implementation. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across every major accounting discipline while helping shape the future of our accounting operations.

Unlike traditional accounting roles that focus on a single specialty, this position offers exposure to the entire accounting lifecycle – from AP and AR to job costing, general ledger, fixed assets, and financial reporting – all within a dynamic commercial construction environment. You'll become a trusted resource who helps ensure business continuity during peak workloads, team absences, special projects, and organizational change, while maintaining compliance with GAAP and company policies.

• Support multiple accounting functions by rotating through Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets while ensuring continuity across the department.
• Maintain accurate financial records by processing invoices, customer payments, journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting transactions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with project teams by supporting job costing, customer billing, project accounting, WIP reporting, and cost tracking to help drive successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to our ERP transformation by learning new systems, adapting to evolving processes, and helping the accounting team successfully navigate our enterprise system implementation.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements, collaborating across departments, and providing dependable support wherever it's needed most.

You bring:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with exposure to multiple accounting functions.
• Construction or mechanical contracting industry experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data reconciliation.
• The ability to quickly learn new accounting systems and adapt to changing business processes.

• A detail‑oriented professional who consistently delivers accurate, high‑quality work.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to effectively manage competing priorities in a…