Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Pasadena Office!

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. To read more about us, check out our ABOUT US section with current news and events.

Under the direction of the General Accounting Manager, ACCO Engineered Systems, this position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the monthly financial statements, year-end audit, and annual budgets. This position will be preparing and inputting journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and other projects directed by the team. Communicate and interact with Department Heads, Purchasing, and other department personnel regarding the accounting and financial matters relevant to their projects and departments.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE INVOLVE?

• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, management reporting, and analysis
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Book monthly journal entries
• Assist Senior Accountant in preparation of monthly sales incentive statements by region and department
• Assist Senior Accountant in management and maintenance of salesperson bonus accounts
• Contribute with continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes and financial close
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager (i.e. special projects).

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience in accounting with a mix of both public (Big 4)/audit and private/accounting department experience.
• Four-year business/accounting degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong understanding and ability to apply GAAP.
• Experience in preparing monthly financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and analytical experience a plus.
• Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to multi-task and bring projects to timely completion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and quality, while meeting goals and deadlines.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel & comfortable using formulas (Pivot tables, macros, vlookups, etc.)

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) –
  • Oracle, JDE, Great Plains, Cognos Business Intelligence
  • Front end software to analyze information and create various reports
• Ability to collaborate with both the project managers and other department personnel in improving business processes and financial controls.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle various projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team setting
• Construction accounting experience preferred but not required.
• CPA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaborative Company Culture - We have a diverse environment of skilled professionals - field construction workers, engineering, project managers, service technicians, and supporting staff - who collaborate together and make ACCO Engineered Systems an engaging place to work.
• Competitive Benefits - including medical plans, dental, vision, 401k & company match, supplemental insurance.
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Program. An exciting benefit from us to you, free of cost to all eligible employees.
• Paid time off - including Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Time
• Professional Development Programs – Educational reimbursements, Professional memberships, training programs, and career growth opportunities.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

At this time, ACCO is unable to provide visa sponsorship.