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.

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

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.

• 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