Accountant

Accountant Position at PavionPavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service.As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients' needs. Learn more at and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Accountant to join our shared services team.Primary Responsibilities:Key contributor to the monthly general ledger close and reporting process towards an initial 5-day close (goal is 4 days)Responsible for P&L and Balance Sheet accounting across multiple functional areas — including accruals and prepaids, fixed assets, leases, payroll, intercompany, cash and bank reconciliations, and AP/AR subledger activity — to include journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, and schedulesResearch and investigate financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet); resolve in an expeditious mannerOwn end-to-end close activities across more than one discipline concurrently, shifting priorities between areas.Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, FP&A, and site/business-unit finance leads to resolve issues at the source rather than at the ledgerSupport alignment with Shared Service Accounting policies and best practicesPrepare business process documentation for core activitiesSupport onboarding of newly acquired entities into the shared services model, including chart of accounts mapping, opening balance validation, and transition of close activities across multiple entities and ledgersBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of at least two distinct accounting disciplines (e.g., general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, AP/AR)Experience closing the books for multiple entities, sites, or business unitsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with a major ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and related close/reconciliation tools, including work through an ERP implementation or system consolidationPrior experience in a shared services, multi-entity, or corporate accounting center of excellenceExperience in the application of accrual accounting for hard month-end close cut-offCandidate should be comfortable dealing with complex accounting matters and competency applying US GAAPStrong Excel skills (advanced formulas, xlookup, vlookup, pivot tables, etc)The salary range for this position is $XX,XXX–$YY,YYY annually. The starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and internal equity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require accommodation or assistance during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Kindly note that resumes submitted to this email address will not be reviewed. Thank you for your understanding.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.