AlarMax Distributors · 5 days ago
Staff Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expAlarMax Distributors is seeking a Staff Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end close activities. This role involves preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls to uphold financial integrity.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Maintain accurate general ledger records
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, and accruals
Review and support bank and credit card reconciliations
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Provide oversight and support for AP and AR reconciliations
Assist with vendor and customer research as needed
Support cash application, aging reviews, and reserve analysis
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
Ensure audit readiness and adherence to SOX-style or internal control requirements
Assist with monthly reporting packages and management dashboards
Use Excel to perform analysis, reconciliations, and trend reporting
Identify accounting issues and recommend corrective actions
Participate in accounting process improvements and automation initiatives
Assist with system implementations, testing, and documentation
Help shift accounting work from transactional processing to analysis and exception management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–4 years of accounting experience (industry or public accounting)
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reconciliations)
Experience with an ERP system (Epicor P21, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Distribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity accounting experience
CPA or CPA-track preferred (not required)
Experience supporting audits and financial controls
Familiarity with AP/AR automation tools and workflows
Company
AlarMax Distributors
AlarMax distributes state-of-the-art solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers of intrusion, fire, video surveillance, access control, residential and commercial AV, sound, communications, structured cabling, and home automation products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Ehrman
Vice President of Supplier Strategy
Todd Zoppo
Regional Vice President
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