Guardian Fire Services
Controller
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FSF has been successful in serving SoCal's fire protection needs for nearly 50 years. Since then, we have grown into a dynamic team of creative minds and professionals with years of industry practice. FSF offers a fun and collaborative work environment where individuals are given the opportunity to learn and grow!
Job Summary Controller provides support for the day-to-day processing of accounting transactions within the company's accounting group; ensuring that policies and procedures are followed to achieve accurate and timely processing for payables and recording of received financial data. Controller complies and maintains records and provides necessary reports to ensure correct and compliant asset and expense management. The position oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and interacts with Payroll and Human Resources to ensure seamless integration of renewals, reporting, certifications, etc. The position serves as a critical role in the company’s success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protects company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial controls and office protocol
Knows and understands Business Intelligence tools to optimize Revenue Operations.
Manages, leads and directs the activities of accounting staff; effectively manages individuals’ goals and responsibilities, delivers clear directives, and brings out the best in others
Displays exceptional project management skills and implements a proactive strategy that drives business results and enhances the accounting staff’s experience
Displays knowledge of technical accounting functions; experience in financial record keeping and bookkeeping. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills both with accounting and people issues
Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal departmental processes; ensuring that appropriate practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization, i.e. data integrations and reporting
Reviews and executes on the month-end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
Oversees journal entries for items such as accruals, deferrals, reclass, and interdepartmental entries into the general ledger.
Performs account analysis and makes sure that entries and balances are correct.
Reconciles and agrees accounts to general ledger. Bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, agree A/R and A/P aging to General Ledger, Prepaid accounts, etc.
Understands and steps in for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Billing associates as needed
Prepares monthly financial package for distribution to management and CPA – Balance sheet, income statements, various KPI’s days sales outstanding, days inventory on hand, ROA, ROE, margin analysis, etc.
Prepares invoices and bank deposits, including cash deposits, credit card transactions and change receipt, including release authorizations with bank; collaborates with accounting staff on clerical or administrative duties or needs to accomplish tasks
Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are account for and properly posted; verifies discrepancies and initiates resolution with clients
Interacts effectively with all customer service and technician departments regarding invoice questions and corrections
Assists with payroll processing as needed and ensures payroll and accounting reconciled with retirement funds, benefits, etc.
Assists all managers and principals to resolve questions or disputes concerning vendor accounts
Makes and receives vendor phone calls to review and/or verify vendor account and invoices
Complies with the company’s polices and business ethics
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and achieving results
Helps to identify continuous improvement in Accounting processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience/Training/Education
Associate’s business, finance, accounting, or similar field; bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred
5-8+ years of relevant accounting experience
Experience with Sage MAS, required
Job Type
Full-time, on-site, Monday - Friday
40 hours a week
Benefits
401K/Roth Retirement Option with up to 4% Match, no vesting period
Medical Insurance Paid for Employee
Paid Time Off - 10 Days Accrued First Year
Employee Assistance Program
7 to 8 Paid Holidays
Option to add Dental and or Vision
Optional Life Insurance
FSA/HSA Program
About the Company Fire Safety First is a full-service fire protection company serving all of Southern California. We strive to deliver fire protection and life safety solutions that protect people and assets from harm so that our communities continue to prosper. We specialize in the installation, repair, testing, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, backflow preventers, underground fire lines, and more. Our company is growing and looking for talented individuals to join us in our mission!
Fire Safety First is committed to a respectful and purposeful work environment; this includes each team member taking responsibility for the greater good of the company and its goal to provide exceptional customer service. Each team member is expected to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work.
Additionally, Fire Safety First is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we proudly promote a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. We encourage all employees and applicants who meet the position requirements to apply for advancement within the organization regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Harassment or inappropriate behavior of any kind is not tolerated and could be grounds for termination.
If assistance or an accommodation due to a disability is needed, please discuss with Human Resources and/or the hiring manager.
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Job Summary Controller provides support for the day-to-day processing of accounting transactions within the company's accounting group; ensuring that policies and procedures are followed to achieve accurate and timely processing for payables and recording of received financial data. Controller complies and maintains records and provides necessary reports to ensure correct and compliant asset and expense management. The position oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and interacts with Payroll and Human Resources to ensure seamless integration of renewals, reporting, certifications, etc. The position serves as a critical role in the company’s success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protects company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial controls and office protocol
Knows and understands Business Intelligence tools to optimize Revenue Operations.
Manages, leads and directs the activities of accounting staff; effectively manages individuals’ goals and responsibilities, delivers clear directives, and brings out the best in others
Displays exceptional project management skills and implements a proactive strategy that drives business results and enhances the accounting staff’s experience
Displays knowledge of technical accounting functions; experience in financial record keeping and bookkeeping. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills both with accounting and people issues
Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal departmental processes; ensuring that appropriate practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization, i.e. data integrations and reporting
Reviews and executes on the month-end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
Oversees journal entries for items such as accruals, deferrals, reclass, and interdepartmental entries into the general ledger.
Performs account analysis and makes sure that entries and balances are correct.
Reconciles and agrees accounts to general ledger. Bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, agree A/R and A/P aging to General Ledger, Prepaid accounts, etc.
Understands and steps in for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Billing associates as needed
Prepares monthly financial package for distribution to management and CPA – Balance sheet, income statements, various KPI’s days sales outstanding, days inventory on hand, ROA, ROE, margin analysis, etc.
Prepares invoices and bank deposits, including cash deposits, credit card transactions and change receipt, including release authorizations with bank; collaborates with accounting staff on clerical or administrative duties or needs to accomplish tasks
Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are account for and properly posted; verifies discrepancies and initiates resolution with clients
Interacts effectively with all customer service and technician departments regarding invoice questions and corrections
Assists with payroll processing as needed and ensures payroll and accounting reconciled with retirement funds, benefits, etc.
Assists all managers and principals to resolve questions or disputes concerning vendor accounts
Makes and receives vendor phone calls to review and/or verify vendor account and invoices
Complies with the company’s polices and business ethics
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and achieving results
Helps to identify continuous improvement in Accounting processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience/Training/Education
Associate’s business, finance, accounting, or similar field; bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred
5-8+ years of relevant accounting experience
Experience with Sage MAS, required
Job Type
Full-time, on-site, Monday - Friday
40 hours a week
Benefits
401K/Roth Retirement Option with up to 4% Match, no vesting period
Medical Insurance Paid for Employee
Paid Time Off - 10 Days Accrued First Year
Employee Assistance Program
7 to 8 Paid Holidays
Option to add Dental and or Vision
Optional Life Insurance
FSA/HSA Program
About the Company Fire Safety First is a full-service fire protection company serving all of Southern California. We strive to deliver fire protection and life safety solutions that protect people and assets from harm so that our communities continue to prosper. We specialize in the installation, repair, testing, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, backflow preventers, underground fire lines, and more. Our company is growing and looking for talented individuals to join us in our mission!
Fire Safety First is committed to a respectful and purposeful work environment; this includes each team member taking responsibility for the greater good of the company and its goal to provide exceptional customer service. Each team member is expected to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work.
Additionally, Fire Safety First is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we proudly promote a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. We encourage all employees and applicants who meet the position requirements to apply for advancement within the organization regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Harassment or inappropriate behavior of any kind is not tolerated and could be grounds for termination.
If assistance or an accommodation due to a disability is needed, please discuss with Human Resources and/or the hiring manager.
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