Senior Accountant

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A Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing complex financial records and reports. Senior accountants regulate and authenticate financial transactions and maintain a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks Their duties include assuming a leadership role to guide accounting personnel in daily tasks, reviewing financial data to make forecasting decisions and communicating with company Executives about financial strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

Maintains the general ledger.

Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.

Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.

Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.

Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.

Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations and roll out reconciliation procedures.

Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.

Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating informational classes.

As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

Three to five years of accounting experience required.

Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

Demonstrated ability to support all other departments within the company and coordinate training and information sessions

Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment

Highly proficient with accounting software.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Other Duties:

Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits and Perks:

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.