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.

The 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 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 ensure accurate and timely financial information. The Senior Accountant will provide support to local and remote accounting staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 reconciliations
Assist with financial audits
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Support ERP implementations for recently acquired companies
Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements compared to budget and prior year
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial budgets and forecasts by working with all key stakeholders at branch, department, and corporate management levels
Prepare and review monthly financial reports with key internal stakeholders at the regional, branch, and department levels
Provide required financial analysis requested by internal stakeholders
Prepare weekly cash and other KPI reports
Responsible for month-end and year-end processes which include accruals, journal entries, commission calculations, revenue and expense review, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations
Review construction job budgets, analyze variances, and report profitability
Handle all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive manner
Assist in the development and establishment of the overall financial process flow, plans, internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect the Company’s assets and ensure accurate and timely financial information
Perform 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 Accounting
CPA, CMA, CFA, CGMA, or actively pursuing
A minimum of 2 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Ability to communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Accounting
CPA license
Public 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

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