[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Guardian Security Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The role supports daily accounting operations with a focus on general ledger reconciliations and month-end close. The staff accountant will assist in preparing accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. As needed, the role will assist accounts receivable with invoicing and payment applications. The ideal candidate is experienced in full-cycle accounting, highly organized, and versatile.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned as needed:

• Full cycle accounting, including preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations as part of the month end close process.
• Identify issues and improvements to accounting processes, month end close and internal controls, bringing them promptly to the accounting manager’s attention and assisting in developing effective solutions.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual excise tax returns for various cities and states, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Assist the accounts receivable team by applying payments and invoicing, as needed.
• Assist accounting manager in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and forecasting.
• Assist in preparation of working papers for annual financial review.
• Help streamline existing accounting processes and procedures.
• Assist in ad hoc projects including implementation or upgrades to accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
• Minimum three years of related accounting experience
• A strong understanding of US GAAP
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all levels of personnel
• Experience in the security or construction industry is desired but is not required.
• Experience with Washington state and local tax return preparation.

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft products is required.
• Intermediate or higher technical skills when using computers is required.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Life Insurance premiums paid for by Guardian
• Low-cost Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year
• AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off that builds with tenure
• Sick Time
• Additional 8 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement/PAID Professional Development PTO (24 hours that renews every year!)