Senior Accountant

Company Description

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

 AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit of providing extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant owns balance sheet integrity with primary responsibility for prepaid expenses, amortization, sales and use tax reporting, and accounts receivable and supports timely and accurate month end close while maintaining GAAP compliance and audit ready documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile prepaid expense accounts and prepare monthly amortization schedules and journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate amortization of prepaid costs in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee sales and use tax reporting, including data collection, validation, and filing support.
• Coordinate with AP, Operations to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage accounts receivable balances, activity, and monthly AR reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain AR reserve analysis and bad debt reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries supporting the month end close process.
• Investigate and resolve balance sheet variances and unusual account activity.
• Maintain organized reconciliation support and audit ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to prepaid expenses, AR, and tax.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Controller on close improvements and special projects.
• Build and maintain Excel based reconciliation schedules and analysis workpapers.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month end close processes.
• Hands on experience with prepaid accounting, amortization, AR, reserves, and sales and use tax reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Hybrid work arrangement potential
• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Company paid LTD.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity

Compensation:  $86-102K + 10% Annual Bonus

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.