Bookkeeper​/Accounting Specialist

Vailes Brothers | Fishersville, VA

$25.00-$30.00 per Hour Based on Experience

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Join One of the Valley's Best Workplaces

Vailes Brothers is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of our growing plumbing, HVAC, remodeling, and home services company. We welcome experienced accounting professionals as well as candidates who have built their knowledge through a combination of education and hands‑on experience or who are currently pursuing an accounting or finance‑related degree.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and accounting functions, and helping leadership make informed business decisions that drive company success.

For more than 30 years, Vailes Brothers has proudly served Waynesboro, Staunton, Augusta County, and surrounding communities, known for quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and strong employee relationships. Recognized as one of the Valley's Best Workplaces, we offer a stable, family‑oriented environment where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities for long‑term growth.

Whether your accounting knowledge comes from years in the field, formal education, or a combination of both, this is an opportunity to apply and continue developing those skills with an established local company.

• Competitive pay of $25.00-$30.00 per hour based on experience
• Stable full‑time Monday‑Friday schedule
• Paid holidays and PTO starting immediately
• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• IRA with company match
• Family‑oriented culture with supportive leadership
• Employee recognition programs and team events
• Long‑term career stability with an established local company
• Modern tools and systems to support your success
• Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional accounting environment
• Continued professional development and opportunities to expand your accounting experience

As our Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist, you will manage a variety of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities that support daily business operations. Duties include processing payroll, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing bank and credit card reconciliations, maintaining financial records, preparing monthly financial reports, monitoring cash flow, assisting with job costing, coordinating financing documentation, supporting tax preparation activities, and helping ensure accurate year‑end financial reporting.

You will work closely with leadership to maintain financial accuracy and support operational efficiency across multiple business divisions. For candidates currently pursuing an accounting‑related education, this position also provides an opportunity to apply accounting principles and concepts in a hands‑on business environment.

We encourage candidates to apply if they meet one or more of the following experience or education pathways:

• Five or more years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience
• A combination of relevant college, technical, or professional accounting education and practical bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or other recognized program pursuing a degree or credential in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, business administration, or a closely related field

Candidates should have a solid understanding of fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles. Experience with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and financial reporting is strongly preferred.

Quick Books experience is highly desirable, and candidates should be comfortable learning and working with accounting software and financial systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills are preferred.

Experience with in construction, HVAC, plumbing, remodeling, home services, or another project‑based industry is highly desirable. Candidates with job costing experience, multi‑entity accounting experience, or familiarity with service industry accounting practices are strongly encouraged to apply.

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