Accounting Assistant

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
  
  

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting the accounting department, as well as other clerical duties. He/she will assist other branch personnel, including key managers, in various administrative roles.

The hourly range for this position is $23.00-$26.00 depending on experience.

This is an in-person position; remote work is not available.

Job Responsibilities

• Clerical tasks such as sorting and sending mail, maintaining offsite storage records, 1099 filing (saving PDFs), and welcoming visitors to office
• Complete end of month company credit card and branch checking statement review.
• Daily review and approval of company credit card transactions (reviewing coding, supporting documentation, adherence to policy).
• Daily positive pay review.
• Netvendor compliance monitoring.
• Review CNA Surety invoices prior to payment, and payments prior to mailing
• Track upcoming DBA and license expirations and send monthly reminders to person responsible.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training is preferred
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications, including outlook, word and excel
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Puts forth a courteous, friendly, helpful attitude always when receiving office visitors, answering the phones, or dealing with other associates
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test and background check
  
  

This position will remain open until filled.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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