Accounting Associate

ARROW is one of the largest privately held security guard companies in the United States, with a customer retention rate of at least 98.5% and an average client relationship of over 15 years. Our commitment to exceptional customer service sets us apart from the competition. As we continue to grow, we are looking to add an Accounting Associate to our team at our Long Island office in Smithtown.

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate will support daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, payment processing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Support monthly closing procedures and internal and external audits.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and vendor documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable aging reports and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Apply customer payments, process lockbox imports, prepare daily deposits, and enter receipts into WinTeam.
• Maintain the paperless accounts receivable check system.
• Generate financial reports and collaborate with corporate and regional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with lockbox processing and TEAM Financial Management Systems is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

The expected hiring range for this position is $28.00-30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and location.

Founded in 1985, we have perfected our approach to high quality security. As a true Super Regional guarding company, we are large enough to provide our Clients and Officers with the resources, technology and supervision to deliver a superior security program while being nimble enough to react quickly and deliver an exceptional customer and employee experience. "We Care" about our Officers and make sure to take care of the people that take care of our Clients.