About this position:
This is NOT a remote position
Job Title: Junior Staff Accountant
Division: Administration
Department: Finance
Location (City/State): Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: $27.00/HR
About us:
Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) provides security solutions to some of the most recognized companies and brands in the world. We deliver services that consistently exceed those of our peers. We accomplish this through innovation, constant process improvement, and an uncompromising commitment to hiring, retaining, and rewarding the best talent available.
General Statement of Job:
Our organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Junior Staff Accountant to lead our full cycle accounting operations and manage tax reporting and compliance activities. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including the recording of daily financial transactions, reconciliations, tax filings, and supporting controversy functions. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of accounting principles, tax concepts, and internal controls, and will be instrumental in the development and optimization of accounting policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Perform full cycle accounting duties, ensuring the accurate recording of daily financial transactions
Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations, with a particular focus on bank reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statement balances
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance and reporting, including sales, gross receipts, income, franchise, withholding, and property tax
Ensure proper accounting for taxes in the financial statements and perform monthly reconciliations of tax accounts to confirm accurate remittance
Assist with tax audits by preparing necessary workpapers, reconciling tax return amounts to financial statements, providing required documentation, and addressing inquiries as needed
Serve as the point of contact with external certified public accounting firm to facilitate tax compliance and support audit activities
Actively participate in the development and implementation of accounting and compliance policies, internal controls, and operational strategies, including the evaluation and deployment of process and system enhancements
Perform other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
At least 2-3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on full cycle accounting, tax reporting, and compliance
General familiarity with accounting principles, tax concepts, and internal controls
Comfortable with accounting software, tax research and preparation tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong background in Excel, including familiarity with Sumifs, vlookup, and index match formulas
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining accounting and tax matters to a non-specialist audience in a clear and concise manner
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and timely execution of tasks
Must be a dependable team player with business maturity and enthusiasm with the ability to deliver high level of customer service
What we can offer:
$27.00 per hour
Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for eligible employees
Paid Time Off including Sick/Safe Time
A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for growth
Additional Information:
Security Agency #11-6769
Private Detective #11-6769
Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
