Senior Accountant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible FT

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Senior Accountant to analyze complex financial records, maintain the ledger, and lead accounting staff. You will forecast financials and communicate strategies to executives to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly statements, reconciling accounts, coordinating audits, managing AP/AR, and developing SOPs. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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 GAAP and ability to adhere to accounting principles.
• Strong communication, accuracy, organization, and high-volume environment skills.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger and closes monthly books.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts.
• Reconciles bank and customer accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies AP payments and supports external auditors during audits.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Create SOPs and roll out reconciliation procedures in finance.
• Coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting system and recommend updates.
• Guide junior staff and provide training sessions.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Communication

GAAP

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. 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.

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More About Us

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting customers and our people first. We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture - they're how we treat our customers and each other.

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We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.