Senior Accountant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex financial records, ensure accuracy, and lead accounting staff in day-to-day tasks. You will prepare statements, maintain the ledger, reconcile accounts, and support audits with meticulous attention to GAAP standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executives, cross-department training, and improvement of financial processes.

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 standard accounting practices.
• Proven ability to support other departments and train staff.
• Outstanding communicator with accuracy, organization, and detail.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books.
• Reconciles bank and customer accounts and manages AR collections.
• Verifies AP payments and proper charging to accounts.
• Supports outside auditors with required information for annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Create SOP manual for accounting policies and roll out reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor and maintain a new audit system with policy updates.
• Guide junior staff; coordinate informational training sessions.
• Coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting system; suggest improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Cost accounting

General ledger maintenance

Financial forecasting

Auditing support

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software / accounting systems

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

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.