Accountant

Company: Fortis Fire & Safety Inc.
Location: Orange
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

At VFS, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:2 weeks of paid vacation1 week of paid sick time10 Company Paid HolidaysOther paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)Competitive pay401k with company matchMedical, Dental, and VisionCompany-paid Life InsuranceCompany-paid Short-term DisabilitySupplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance PackagesLegal InsurancePet InsuranceCareer Advancement OpportunitiesPosition Summary:Fortis is committed to building a world class company that is recognized by our people, our customers and our shareholders as being the very best in the industry. The Staff Account position is responsible for general accounting, account analysis, recording of payroll and benefits, maintaining fixed asset records and bank reconciliations. This position is responsible for the preparation of KPIs, financial analysis, budgets and forecasts support. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting external information requests from auditors and other third parties in a timely and responsive manner. This position will assist in developing proper internal controls, processes and procedures needed to protect the Companys assets and insure accurate and timely financial information.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Responsible for the day-to-day activities of general accounting, cost/project accounting, and account analysisResponsible for all corporate card programs and posting of transactions. Issuance of cards to new hires and maintaining card credit limits.Prepare weekly payroll entries and direct labor utilization reportsProvides required financial analysis requested by internal stakeholdersPrepare weekly cash and other KPI reportsResponsible for month-end and year-end process and procedures which includes accruals, journal entries, commission calculations, revenue and expense review, and assigned balance sheet reconciliationsHandle all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive mannerPerform all other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in AccountingA minimum of 2 years of progressive general ledger accounting experienceA minimum of 1 years of cost accounting experienceHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systemsStrong knowledge of accounting principlesHigh attention to details and accuracyStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and prioritize tasksAbility to communicate effectivelyPreferred Qualifications:Masters Degree in Accounting or related fieldExperience with a major public accounting firmCPA licenseConstruction accounting experience including percentage of completionExperience with Q360, Sage 100 Contractor, ServiceTrade and Procore preferredCompensation $60,000 - $80,000/yearPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the Team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The Team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#INDVEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by Jobble

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