Specialist, Accounting & Controllership

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Role Purpose

Carrier is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Carrier Commercial Services (CCS) division of Carrier Corporation. As a subsidiary of Carrier, we provide comprehensive HVAC maintenance and repairs for commercial buildings, schools and retail spaces with a focus on optimizing performance, energy efficiency and sustainability.   

In this role you will work within the CCS Accounting team and with other cross-functional teams to ensure business operations are smooth and that accounting & reporting are timely and accurate.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. 

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the month end closing & reporting processes to ensure accuracy of financial reporting

• Complete timely account reconciliations and ensure their quality complies with Carrier standards

• Quarterly review of open AR and recording allowance for bad debt and dispute reserve per policy, preparation of the supplemental and account reconciliations. 

• Sales Incentive Accounting including monthly accruals for all programs, reconciliation of accruals, payouts and recording any necessary true ups

• Manage key reserves including the Warranty reserve transferred from Applied, the EAC loss reserve by reviewing open projects with negative margin and adjusting the reserve based on the total estimated project costs; and calculating the Net Asset Exposure to reverse revenue recognized on overbilled dormant projects.

• Reconciliation of the Startup clearing account to ensure CCS has been reimbursed by DSO for all Start up billings

• Project accounting and revenue recognition oversight

• Assist with month over month and YTD flux analysis and reporting to CSA Controller and WHQ

• Manage restructuring accounting, reporting of utilization and quarterly reserve review with WHQ

• Assisting with M&A activities related to finance integration when required

• Provide accounting support when required for special projects such as account reconciliation rec item review

• Assist with regulatory reporting coordinated by WHQ and Tax (Federal and State packages, BE-125, CQ2, AIES, lobbying, BOD affiliates, Property Collection Review for risk mgmt.)

• Participate in finance and digital (DT) projects, offering support for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements

• Maintain standard work documentation of accounting processes and procedures to ensure knowledge continuity

• Support SOX compliance and internal controls activities

• Participate in Carrier Excellence/continued improvement initiatives when required

• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives as requested by the Controller and business/finance leadership

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business field.

• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

• 2+ years of advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or equivalent).

• Background in public accounting or exposure to a manufacturing/industrial environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP standards and internal control frameworks (SOX compliance).

• Practical experience with percentage-of-completion accounting (ASC 606 revenue recognition).

• Hands-on proficiency with SAP S/4HANA ERP.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing financial automation and process-improvement tools to streamline reporting.

• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership across organizational levels.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with high attention to detail and deadline adherence.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 3 September 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.