Project Accountant at Empower Brands

<div> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Project Accountant (Commercial Accounts <strong>Receivable </strong>focus) supports core accounting functions across the franchise network, with primary responsibility for executing commercial accounts payable processes. This role also assists with accounts receivable, commission tracking, job cost management, and project-related financial coordination.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a hands-on role focused on day-to-day accounting execution and support. The position works closely with franchisees to provide guidance on financial processes and systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of accounting activities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Commercial Accounts Receivable &amp; Billing (Primary Focus)</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with customer invoicing and contract-based billing schedules</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support lien releases, pay applications, and vendor documentation requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Track receivables and support franchisees with aging and collections follow-up</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apply payments and help resolve customer billing discrepancies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure alignment between billing activity and project progress</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain organized and audit-ready AR records</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Commissions &amp; Financial Tracking</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with tracking and calculating commissions and incentive payouts</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Validate data inputs and help resolve discrepancies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate records tied to sales and project completion</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Costing &amp; Project Financial Coordination</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support tracking of job costs, ensuring expenses are properly coded and aligned with projects</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with Schedule of Values (SOV) tracking and large project financial coordination</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate project-level financial data within systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help ensure consistency between job costing, billing, and expenses</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Franchise Support &amp; Systems</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respond to franchisee inquiries related to accounting processes and systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide guidance on QuickBooks Online usage and day-to-day financial processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support inventory system usage (SOS preferred), including basic troubleshooting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicate clearly with franchisees and internal teams to resolve issues</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Process Execution &amp; Support</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Follow established accounting processes and workflows across AP, AR, and job costing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify and escalate process improvement opportunities to leadership</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support consistency in financial processes across franchise locations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Critical Skills &amp; Attributes:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid problem-solving skills with ability to resolve issues independently</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clear and professional communication with franchisees and vendors</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational and process management skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Systems proficiency and comfort working in accounting and inventory platforms</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3–5 years of accounting experience, including strong AR/AP experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting accounts receivable, billing, or collections processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to job costing, project accounting, or construction-related financial processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage day-to-day accounting tasks with minimal supervision</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in construction, trades, or franchise environments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with lien releases, pay applications, and SOV tracking</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with commission tracking or incentive calculations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with inventory management systems (SOS or similar)</span></li> </ul> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at&nbsp;<a href="https://empowerfranchising.com/">EmpowerFranchising.com</a>.</span><br> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Note:&nbsp;</em></strong></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the&nbsp;employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> </div> <br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.<br><br>This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.&nbsp;</em></span></div> <p>&nbsp;</p>