Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform. We offer a complete suite of solutions, from the design, engineering, installation, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems to training, consulting, crisis management and business continuity services.

BK Systems, Inc., part of the Altus Fire & Life Safey family of companies, located in Pembroke, NH is looking for a driven, solutions-oriented professional with strong technical acumen and relationship-building skills.

We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our team members.

Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accounting and finance assistant to the Office Manager.       
• Create and issue invoices in support of service calls, testing and inspection, monitoring contracts, and additional business functions as designated by the Office Manager.
• Verify technician time daily for accurate labor tracking.
• Serve as the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable representative for BK Systems; coordinate with the Altus corporate finance team and external customers to ensure bills are paid and debts are collected.
• Conduct regular financial meetings with the Office Manager and BK Systems senior leadership, be prepared to provide context and explanation for billing status and pending financial transactions.
• Be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve billing and accounting challenges as they arise.                
• Generate and track purchase orders for field service technicians.
• Support staff in ordering appropriate materials for job completion.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide requested service reports and documentation.
• Handle incoming service calls and coordinate job scheduling with customers.
• Assist technicians in procuring tools and materials as necessary.
• Process and submit service work order invoices promptly.

Required Skills · High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Minimum 1+ year of experience in related field or industry.
· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
· Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
· Solid written and oral communication skills.
· Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· High level of accuracy in all tasks and recordkeeping.

Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour