Sr. Corporate Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Accountant provides accounting support to the Accounting Department, aids in managing relationships internally and externally, and assists with various financial processes.

About the Role

Supports the external audit process, maintains an understanding of US GAAP, and contributes to process improvements across the accounting/finance department.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and annual close procedures
• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages
• Contribute to process improvements across the accounting/finance department
• Support external audits by creating support schedules and working with external audits
• Research and advise on US GAAP Accounting Treatment
• Coordinate across subsidiary accounting teams and other groups on certain projects
• Create SOPs within the department and build the internal control environment
• Support change management during the ERP transition and in other future process changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree in another field coupled with a CPA designation, required
• 6+ 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: Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees, customers, and board of directors
• Systems & Software Skills: Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office, specifically experience using Microsoft Excel functions such as vlookups and pivot tables is required
• 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 Environment Requirements

• Sit and stand for long periods
• Occasionally drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift up to 20 lbs, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist
• Work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others
• Rarely travel

About Us

We are 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 are 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.

Benefits

• 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

Core Values

• PIPE: Passionate about life safety
• Passionate about life safety
• Do the right thing
• Work in Partnership with our customers and community
• Constantly strive for Operational Excellence (Do things right)

Summit Companies

We are 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.