Staff Accountant

Job Description Company: Protos Security Title: Staff Accountant Location: Norwalk, CT Position Overview & Responsibilities Protos is seeking an Accountant to join its team. The Accountant will report directly to the Business Controller and will be responsible for various functions in the Accounting Department. Our work environment is fast paced, positive and stresses results oriented internal growth. The Accountant's core responsibilities will include the following: Play a critical role in the monthly close, ensuring ownership over assigned areas Maintain various schedules including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc. while reviewing and approving related transactions Assist with preparation of journal entries for general ledger reconciliation Accounts payable, cash, and other account reconciliations Ensure account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in a timely manner Manage the Accounts Payable process including the matching and coding of corporate invoices Handle special projects and hands-on ad hoc requests outside the day-to-day operations Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems Manage Accounts Receivable entry and reconciliation process Accounts Receivable collections Education, Skills and Experience 1-3 years of accounting experience Associate degree in Accounting required, bachelor's degree in accounting preferred Extensive knowledge of accruals, schedule creation and maintenance Experience with Clients in the Service Industry (Guarding Industry a plus) Excellent analytical skills Working knowledge of general ledger systems (Sage Intacct or comparable program preferred) Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Must have expertise using Pivot Tables, Conditional Sum, V-Lookup functions, etc. Solid communications skills (oral & written) Ability to tackle tasks independently Travel Travel, while not often, may be required. Travel is expected to be less than 10%. A valid Driver's License is required. Position Type Full-time, Exempt Function Accounting Compensation Compensation includes base salary and a discretionary, performance based year-end bonus. The Company offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, etc. Relocation No relocation packages or reimbursements are available for this position. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Protos Security (Single Source Security, LLC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Created: 2024-11-05