What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Specialist position at Firetrol Protection Systems?
Founded in 1984, Firetrol is the national leader in fire protection & life safety services. We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Specialist to join our team. Under the direction of the VP Controller, works as a member of the Financial Team, performing accounting duties along with financial analysis of data in accordance with established procedures.
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.
- Perform various monthly closing processes
- Reconciling general ledger accounts
- Perform all aspects of the accounting process
- Help to facilitate annual external audit
- Oversee Sales and Use tax compliance and audits
- Aid in monthly preparation of Work In Process reports (POC's)
- Review and validate monthly financial reports
- Prepare analytical reports
- Preparation/supervision of Sales Incentive reporting
- Request/verify/upload Contract Job set-up information including Tax Forms
- Respond to internal and external documentation requests
- Manage document control on internal projects/assignments that support continuous improvement efforts and department/company goals
- Assist with the payroll process
- Prepare/validate/submit certified payroll
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Great Plains Accounting software experience - required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Masters degree a plus
- CPA is a plus
- Public Accounting experience is a plus (Big 4 additional plus)
- Supervisory experience is a plus
- Knowledge of Sales and Use tax requirements
- Construction Accounting knowledge/experience required
- Payroll experience is a plus
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail - a must
- Excellent computer skills including Excel / Word
- Able to work as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes
- Strong analytical as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.