Jr. Staff Accountant - Austin, United States - Security Industry Specialists

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    About this position:

    Job Title:
    Junior Staff Accountant


    Division:
    Administration


    Department:
    Finance


    • Location (City/State):Austin, TX

    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, andindex 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 #C14164

    Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.