Accountant I

Description Launch Your Accounting Career with SentriLock Have your degree in Accounting, but short on work experience? This opportunity is for you! At SentriLock, we're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accountant I to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their accounting career to gain hands‑on exposure across multiple areas of accounting and finance while working directly with experienced professionals and executive leadership. Unlike larger organizations where entry‑level accountants are often limited to a single function, this role offers broad exposure to accounts payable, banking operations, month‑end close, cash management, sales and use tax, audit support, and financial reporting processes. You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals, including direct exposure to our CFO, while gaining valuable insight into how finance supports business decisions across the organization. Job Type Full‑time Description Launch Your Accounting Career with SentriLock Have your degree in Accounting, but short on work experience? This opportunity is for you! At SentriLock, we're looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented Accountant I to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their accounting career to gain hands‑on exposure across multiple areas of accounting and finance while working directly with experienced professionals and executive leadership. Unlike larger organizations where entry‑level accountants are often limited to a single function, this role offers broad exposure to accounts payable, banking operations, month‑end close, cash management, sales and use tax, audit support, and financial reporting processes. You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals, including direct exposure to our CFO, while gaining valuable insight into how finance supports business decisions across the organization. Why Join SentriLock? Grow your accounting career in a supportive role designed to provide practical, hands‑on experience. Join a company with the scale and stability of a larger organization, while enjoying the accessibility, collaboration, and personal connection of a small‑company environment. Work in a hybrid environment based in West Chester, Ohio. Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and gain exposure to Senior Management and the entire C‑Suite. Partner with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to month‑end close, audit support, tax filings, vendor payments, and cash management. Make a meaningful impact by supporting accurate, timely financial processes that help the business operate smoothly and see how Finance supports decisions across the business. What You’ll Do As an Accountant I, you will support the Finance department through a variety of accounting, accounts payable, banking, tax, and audit‑related responsibilities. Accounts Payable & Expense Management Process accounts payable transactions for SentriLock and UK operations. Process employee expense reports and assist with travel expense management through Concur. Process journal entries as needed. Month-End Close & General Accounting Create prepaid journal entries and accruals Process payments for received items Participate in month‑end closing. Banking & Cash Management Perform daily cash application activities. Assist with company cash level management. Maintain company credit cards. Maintain vendor records and process various forms of vendor payments. Review and analyze credit card processing. Accounts Receivable Support Serve as backup support for Accounts Receivable processes and activities. Tax Compliance Partner with the Senior Accountant to complete tax returns and submit payments for approval. Audit Support & Compliance Respond to audit requests. Generate audit confirmations. Adhere to department processes and procedures. Maintain and adhere to ISO standards. Continuous Improvement & Professional Development Participate in projects assigned by the manager. Seek out and complete appropriate training, development, and research. Knowledge of department processes. Support the mission, values, and goals of the company. Success in This Role Eager to learn and develop professionally. Curious and willing to take on new challenges. Dependable and self‑motivated. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Passionate about building a successful career in accounting and finance. About SentriLock SentriLock is a leading provider of access management solutions serving the residential real estate industry and other markets that require secure and intelligent access control. We proudly serve customers across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and also has a business unit located in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, SentriLock is owned by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), one of the largest trade associations in the United States. Our mission is to empower customers with innovative, secure, and trusted access solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. Why Employees Love Working Here Meaningful work that impacts customers across North America. Accessible leadership and a collaborative culture. Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career. Strong focus on employee development and continuous improvement. A values‑driven organization committed to innovation and excellence. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications 1 year Accounting Related Duties #J-18808-Ljbffr SentriLock