ROLE OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with key accounting processes. This role is responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the month-end close through analysis and documentation of key accounts. The Staff Accountant also assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, sales tax processes and reporting, and fleet-related entries. Working closely with the accounting team, this individual contributes to finance-related projects, process improvements, and ad hoc reporting needs while communicating with Branches to ensure accurate financial information and operational alignment. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, and the ability to analyze and clearly communicate financial information while managing multiple priorities.

COMPANY PERKS

• Education & Certification reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Management opportunities
• Company giveaways
• Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
• Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Who are we?

CertaSite is a fast-growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest.

As we grow and expand into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day, for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and to grow with a mission- and people-driven company focused on the customer, we hope you will consider this amazing opportunity.

Our Mission: To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.

Our Vision: To be the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet.

Our Values:

• Passionate – We are on a relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough. And we have fun doing it.
• Impactful – Our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but that’s just the beginning.
• Innovative – We believe there is always a better way. We don’t stop until we find it.
• Genuine – We do what we say, and we mean it. We are authentic and dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: overtime hours may be required as requested, controlled climate, office environment, required to sit for long periods of time, 8 or more hours per day, frequently required to use monitor, keyboard, mouse and phone.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.