Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant

Career Growth Opportunity: Controller / Head of Finance

Location: 100% Remote — United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CEO / Managing Director

About Symtech Fire

Symtech Fire is a growing, privately held manufacturer of specialized live-fire training equipment and facilities. We serve fire departments, government agencies, military installations, and training academies throughout North America and internationally.

Our work includes custom-engineered fire training structures, live-fire simulators, and specialized training systems. Projects often involve multiple stages, including engineering, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning.

With annual revenue approaching $20 million, Symtech Fire offers an opportunity to work directly with company leadership and gain hands-on experience across the financial operations of a growing business.

Position Overview

Symtech Fire is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant to support and progressively take ownership of the company's accounting and financial operations.

This is a fully remote position for an accounting professional who has a solid foundation in accounting, works well independently, and wants to grow beyond day-to-day bookkeeping into broader financial management.

Initially, the role will focus on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and month-end closing activities. As the successful candidate develops a deeper understanding of the business and demonstrates strong performance, the position will expand to include cash flow forecasting, budgeting, project accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls.

Our long-term goal is to develop the right candidate into a Controller / Head of Finance role.

This position is well suited for an ambitious accounting professional who wants greater responsibility, direct access to company leadership, and a clear path for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

•Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger accounts using QuickBooks.

•Manage and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer invoices, vendor bills, and payment activity.

•Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.

•Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures.

•Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

•Monitor outstanding customer balances, vendor obligations, and other financial transactions.

•Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

•Coordinate with external bookkeepers, CPAs, and other accounting professionals.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

•Prepare monthly financial reports for management.

•Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.

•Analyze expenses, operating performance, and profitability.

•Support the preparation of budgets, financial projections, and management reports.

•Develop and maintain reporting tools to improve financial visibility.

•Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Project Accounting & Inventory

•Track project costs, customer deposits, progress billings, and related transactions.

•Assist with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and project profitability analysis.

•Support inventory tracking, reconciliation, and valuation.

•Coordinate with project management, manufacturing, and operations teams to maintain accurate financial information.

•Assist with accruals, adjusting journal entries, and other month-end accounting activities.

•Help ensure project financial records accurately reflect costs, billings, and related revenue activity.

Tax, Payroll & Compliance

•Coordinate with external accounting professionals on federal, state, and applicable international tax reporting.

•Assist with sales tax, GST/HST, and other indirect tax reporting requirements.

•Reconcile payroll-related accounting activity with the company's professional employer organization (PEO).

•Support requests for financial information and documentation from banks, surety companies, auditors, and other stakeholders.

•Assist with annual tax preparation, financial reviews, and special accounting projects.

•Help maintain appropriate financial documentation and accounting controls.

Financial Management & Career Development

As the successful candidate gains experience and demonstrates readiness, responsibilities may expand to include:

•Taking ownership of monthly financial closing and reporting.

•Managing cash flow forecasts and supporting company-wide budgeting.

•Developing financial dashboards and performance metrics.

•Strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.

•Coordinating directly with external accountants, financial institutions, and financial advisers.

•Providing financial insights to support business decisions.

•Assuming broader responsibility for the company's accounting and finance function, with the potential to advance into a Controller / Head of Finance position.

Required Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

•At least 3 years of professional accounting experience.

•Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

•Experience with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

•Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end accounting procedures.

•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

•Ability to manage priorities and work independently in a fully remote environment.

•Clear written and verbal communication skills.

•Dependable, proactive, and interested in taking on increasing responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

•4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

•Experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, or another project-based business.

•Familiarity with job costing, inventory accounting, progress billing, or work-in-progress reporting.

•Experience with accrual accounting and financial statement preparation.

•Exposure to budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis.

•Experience working directly with business owners or senior management.

•Familiarity with multi-state or international accounting and indirect tax requirements.

•CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $65,000–$80,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

Benefits and opportunities include:

•Fully remote work within the United States.

•Employer-sponsored medical insurance.

•Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.

•401(k) retirement plan.

•Company PTO policy.

•Professional development and opportunities for advancement.

•Direct interaction with company ownership and leadership.

•Opportunity to grow into a Controller / Head of Finance role.

Why Join Symtech Fire?

This is more than a traditional accounting position. At Symtech Fire, you will have the opportunity to understand how the financial side of a growing manufacturing and project-based business operates from end to end.

You'll work directly with company leadership, contribute ideas, help improve financial processes, and gradually take on greater responsibility as your skills develop.

We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career, take ownership of their work, and grow into a key financial leadership role within the company.

Symtech Fire, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit your resume along with a summary of your accounting experience. Include your familiarity with QuickBooks, financial reporting, month-end closing, and any experience with manufacturing, inventory, or project-based accounting.