Fortis Fire and Safety
Senior Accountant
Fortis Fire and Safety, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159
We are currently seeking a results-oriented Senior Accountant to optimize our accounting operations and drive strategic value. The Senior Accountant will leverage technology to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate financial information. This individual will be a key partner to the Accounting and Branch Leadership.
Detailed Description
At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, 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 OpportunitiesThe Senior Accountant position is responsible for general accounting, financial reporting, cost/project accounting, account analysis, recording of payroll and benefits, maintaining fixed asset records and bank reconciliations. This position is responsible for the preparation of financial reports, KPIs, financial analysis, budgets and forecasts for the various internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Accountant is responsible for handling all 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 Company's assets and insure accurate and timely financial information. The Senior Accountant will provide support to local and remote accounting staff.
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, financial reporting, cost/project accounting, account analysis, recording of payroll and benefits, maintaining fixed asset records and bank reconciliationsAssist with financial auditsPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliationsSupport ERP implementations for recently acquired companiesPrepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements compared to budget and prior yearAssist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial budgets and forecasts by working with all key stakeholders at branch, department and corporate management levelsPrepare and review monthly financial reports with key internal stakeholders at the regional, branch and department levelsProvides 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, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliationsReview construction job budgets, analyze variances and report profitabilityHandle all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive mannerAssist in the development and establishment of the overall financial process flow, plans, internal controls, policies and procedures to protect the Company's assets and insure accurate and timely financial informationPerform all other duties as assigned.Ability to travel domestically up to 10%In-office position at the Schaumburg, IL HQ.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA, CMA, CFA, CGMA or actively pursuingA minimum of 2 years of progressive general ledger 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
Master's Degree in AccountingCPA licensePublic or corporate accounting experience.Construction accounting experience including percentage of completion
Compensation
$80,000 - $120,000
Physical Requirements
While 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 focus
To 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Detailed Description
At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, 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 OpportunitiesThe Senior Accountant position is responsible for general accounting, financial reporting, cost/project accounting, account analysis, recording of payroll and benefits, maintaining fixed asset records and bank reconciliations. This position is responsible for the preparation of financial reports, KPIs, financial analysis, budgets and forecasts for the various internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Accountant is responsible for handling all 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 Company's assets and insure accurate and timely financial information. The Senior Accountant will provide support to local and remote accounting staff.
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, financial reporting, cost/project accounting, account analysis, recording of payroll and benefits, maintaining fixed asset records and bank reconciliationsAssist with financial auditsPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliationsSupport ERP implementations for recently acquired companiesPrepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements compared to budget and prior yearAssist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial budgets and forecasts by working with all key stakeholders at branch, department and corporate management levelsPrepare and review monthly financial reports with key internal stakeholders at the regional, branch and department levelsProvides 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, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliationsReview construction job budgets, analyze variances and report profitabilityHandle all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive mannerAssist in the development and establishment of the overall financial process flow, plans, internal controls, policies and procedures to protect the Company's assets and insure accurate and timely financial informationPerform all other duties as assigned.Ability to travel domestically up to 10%In-office position at the Schaumburg, IL HQ.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA, CMA, CFA, CGMA or actively pursuingA minimum of 2 years of progressive general ledger 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
Master's Degree in AccountingCPA licensePublic or corporate accounting experience.Construction accounting experience including percentage of completion
Compensation
$80,000 - $120,000
Physical Requirements
While 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 focus
To 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)