Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for providing accounting support to the Accounting Department. Provides aid to the accounting and finance team to manage our company’s relationships internally and externally. Assists with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including recording journal entries, completing reconciliations, and compiling information for the financial reporting package. Supports the external audit process. Maintains an understanding of US GAAP and how it applies to the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, annual close, and financial reporting procedures.
• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense journal entries by compiling and analyzing monthly account information and activity.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and expense account reconciliations.
• Support process improvements across the accounting/finance department.
• Support preparation of monthly internal management and external reporting packages.
• Support external audits by creating support schedules and working with external audits.
• Research and advise on US GAAP Accounting Treatment.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully; however, in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications, and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in another field coupled with a CPA designation.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience performing standard accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or auditor for public accounting firm.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers, and board of directors. Many audiences must be considered, including alignment among multiple stakeholders.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office, required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, required.
• Must be able to comply with Summit’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIROMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employee will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies. Employee will rarely be required to travel.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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