Staff Accountant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the corporate accounting function in Mobile, AL. You will handle monthly close, journal entries, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations, working with branches to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years of experience, and strong Excel/Word skills. Collaboration with management and internal teams is essential for successful audits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly close by preparing journal entries and consolidations.
• Review trial balances and financial statements for proper classification.
• Partner with departments to ensure internal controls and accurate reporting.
• Investigate and correct errors in financial entries.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations with branches and subsidiaries.
• Provide high levels of service to Branch Managers and Regional Directors.
• Communicate accounting procedures to operations and ensure compliance.
• Assist in annual audit processes and ad hoc analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

The Staff Accountant supports the Company’s corporate accounting function by performing daily general ledger activities and partnering with branches and subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include supporting financial consolidations, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, financial reporting, and accounting research. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting policies and financial statement accounts, including statement of operations and balance sheet accounts. The Staff Accountant works independently on routine responsibilities, seeks guidance on unusual or complex matters, and reviews financial reports and results with management as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly financial close process by independently identifying and processing the necessary journal entries assigned, including monthly adjusting journal entries required to properly reflect the consolidation of the financial statements.
• Review the trial balance and financial statements to ensure proper recording and classification of transactions and accounts.
• Partnering with other departments to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Assist in the balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and working with branches and subsidiaries to ensure all documentation and support is provided for reconciliations.
• Provide high levels of customer service to Branch Managers and Regional Directors.
• Communicate accounting procedures to operations and provide support so that all branches are in compliance.
• Assist in the annual audit process.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and complete projects.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to identify and solve problems independently.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends or issues, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and through phone, video, and other electronic communication methods.
• Ability to occasionally move or lift office materials and equipment weighing up to 10–20 pounds.

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.