Staff Accountant - Clearline

Company Overview

Zeus Fire and Security represents the holding company for a new Access Holdings platform investment within the Fire Protection & Security sector. Zeus was established to build a national network of fire protection and security providers recognized for execution excellence across a variety of service lines in high quality end markets. Zeus addresses customers' commercial and residential fire protection and security needs through a broad array of services from mission critical fire system installation, testing and inspection to physical security system installation and video monitoring. Zeus was established with the singular purpose of partnering with industry-leading fire and security operators who are seeking a collaborative growth partner dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the long-term growth of business and team members.

Summary:

The Staff Accountant assists with financial reporting, audits and is primarily responsible for general ledger and bank account reconciliations. The position requires five years experience in accounting, auditing and budgeting. This position may also assist with integrating acquisitions.

Essential Job Duties:
• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable and serves as back-up for payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepares bank and credit card reconciliations and sales and use tax returns
• Manages the company's credit card program (approximately 55 credit cards) and the fuel card program
• Reviews and posts weekly payroll journal entry to general ledger and assists with payroll general ledger set-up (adding new employees, new pay codes, etc.)
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations including prepaid expenses and fixed assets
• Calculates monthly commissions
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial statements including assistance with percentage of completion calculations related to on-going projects, deferred revenue calculations, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling Clearline's QuickBooks files to the Clearline Acumatica files and reconciles intercompany accounts
• Prepares and posts necessary accruals including accounts payable, compensation and paid time off
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Assists with implementing a system of internal controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk
• Provides information for annual audits

Other Duties:
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient in accounting software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas related to policies and procedures and provide guidance to management and employees verbally and in writing
• Ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to multi-task
• Regular and reliable attendance

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting
• 5+ years of hands-on financial reporting
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Physical Demands:
• Ability to operate computer, phone and other office equipment as needed
• Ability to work effectively using a personal computer for long periods of time
• Ability to sit/stand at workstation for extended periods of time
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

EEOC Statement:

Zeus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.