At Davis-Ulmer we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience.  The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Since 1946, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection has been providing full-service fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and security systems to its customers, while maintaining our reputation as being one of the best companies in the business in the Northeast region.  Davis-Ulmer contributes its success to their loyal employees and customers. The company's overall work force has grown and as we move forward, we foresee continued expansion throughout the Northeast.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Staff Accountant at our office in Liverpool, NY.  Please read through the following job description, if you are interested in applying, please be sure to attach a cover letter and resume for our review.

If you are….

• Customer-focused
• Results-driven
• A proactive, influential communicator with good listening skills
• Trustworthy and honest
• Organizationally savvy

….then we would love to talk to you!

STAFF ACCOUNTANT:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports while adhering to SOX compliance.  The successful candidate will also collect pertinent information for third party audits and be a part of a support team for 16 branches across the Northeast.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in monthly internal financial statement close process, along with the quarterly external financial statement close process
• Prepares General Ledger entries by maintaining records and files
• Reconciles assigned Balance Sheet accounts including Prepaid Expense, Intercompany notes, and Accrued Expenses
• Manages Fixed Assets an Lease accounts
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements
• Assists in annual inventory count process
• Reviews expense accounts for consistency and accuracy
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommends changes
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching interpreting data
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business, Accounting or Finance is required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience 
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, reporting, expense analysis and journal posting is required
• Ability to think critically, problem solve independently
• Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
• Advanced computer skills; knowledge of v-lookups, pivot tables and manipulation of large volumes of excel data are required
• Ability to be highly visible and to interact with executive management, project team leaders and other financial professionals
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX and 365 a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office environment with moderate noise levels
• Mostly sedentary role with the need to move about the office to copy, scan, fax and file
• May require the light lifting of storage boxes
• May require consistent time spent on the computer and phone throughout the day

LIMITATIONS and QUALIFICATIONS:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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Davis-Ulmer Purpose: “Building Great Leaders”