Staff Accountant - Clearline

Zeus Fire and Security•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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
Performs other duties as assigned