Staff Accountant

Purpose The Staff Accountant supports general accounting operations across JMG Security Systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, reliable accounting controls, and strong vendor and customer relationships. Role and Responsibilities Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Support financial reporting activities and respond to audit requests as needed. Manage the full accounts receivable (A/R) cycle, including invoicing, payment posting, and customer account reconciliations. Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances, delayed payments, and irregularities. Follow up on past-due accounts and elevate collection issues as necessary. Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements as the company grows. Review accounts payable (A/P) invoices to identify discrepancies, cost overruns, and potential job-costing issues. Perform job costing analysis to evaluate project costs and profitability. Prepare journal entries and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Assist with additional accounting and financial tasks as needed. Qualifications and Education Requirements Education – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred Previous Experience – 2+ years of accounting experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Must have or be able to pass current Alarm Company Employee registration requirements as issued through California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Required skills Special Skills and/or Desirable Qualifications – Must be an effective communicator of project status. Must be able to work with a variety of people of all skill levels to ensure the timely completion of the project. Must be capable of learning and using the appropriate software and electronic tools provided by JMG to competently install all assigned projects. Candidate must be capable of working during times of high workloads. Language Skills – Strong written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Effective negotiation and good analytical skills. Good time management, organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to plan each day while adapting to constant interruptions. Ability to treat employees with respect at all times. Computer Skills – Working knowledge of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly/frequently required to sit at a desk for extended periods of time while performing basic computer/office functions. The employee is regularly/frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, push or pull objects, equipment or controls and talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to moderate. Monday thorugh Friday- 40 hours per week Pay Range: $30.00-$35.00/Hour JMG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Corporate office is located in Fountain Valley, California. #J-18808-Ljbffr JMG Security Systems, INC.