Site Accountant in Olive Branch, Mississippi at Combustion & Controls, LLC

Company Overview

Thermal Economy is a leading provider of engineered burner management and boiler control systems, supporting critical industrial processes across manufacturing, power generation, healthcare, education, and government facilities nationwide. With over 40 years of experience, the company designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions highly specialized control systems that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of thermal equipment.

Our team brings deep technical expertise across engineering, fabrication, and field service, delivering turnkey solutions from concept through startup and ongoing support. Thermal Economy’s reputation is built on delivering high-quality, custom-engineered systems and long-term customer partnerships.

As part of a broader platform backed by a long-term, evergreen private equity partner, Thermal Economy is positioned for strong, sustained growth. We are investing in our people, systems, and capabilities to drive innovation and expand our footprint across project-based and industrial markets. This creates a dynamic environment where employees can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and help shape the future of a high-performing, evolving organization.

Position Summary

The Site Accountant is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting functions at the project/site level, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), inventory, and cash management. This role supports project profitability by delivering accurate financial reporting, assisting with job cost tracking, and managing progress billing.

Accounts Receivable

· Manage invoicing for projects and field service work and progress billings on projects

· Monitor collections and resolve disputes/collection issues

· Coordinate billing with team members

· Process and apply cash receipts

· Maintain customer records

Accounts Payable

· Process vendor invoices with job costing

· Manage approvals and payment timing

· Reconcile vendor statements

· Maintain AP records

· Support subcontractor compliance

· Execute ACH and Check payment runs

· Handle company credit cards for all employees

Inventory Management

· Three-way match inventory processing

· Track and reconcile inventory

· Monitor usage vs. budget

· Maintain inventory records

· Support physical counts

Cash Management

· Track daily cash activity

· Prepare cash flow forecasts

· Reconcile bank accounts

· Ensure internal controls

Additional Responsibilities

· Sales/Use Tax processing and compliance

· Month End Close responsibilities

· Collaborate cross-functionally

· Drive process improvements

· Assists Field Service Manager with daily activities

· Handles general office duties as needed to support team operations

· Other duties as assigned

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (will consider relevant experience in lieu of degree)

· 4+ years relevant accounting experience

· Experience in AR, AP, inventory, cash

· Job cost and progress billing experience

· Strong Excel skills

· Experience with project-based accounting software

· Strong experience managing credit cards for a company with traveling workforce

· Experience with sales and use tax day to day processing

· Strong communication skills

Preferred

· Construction or project-based industry experience

· QuickBooks Construction or Business Central experience

· Project profitability reporting experience