Senior Accountant, Salt Lake City UT
Description

About Us
State Fire is a well-established fire protection company providing inspection, installation, and service of life safety systems across multiple markets. Our operations require accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls to support continued growth and operational excellence. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting month-end close, and partnering with leadership across departments. This is an in-person role based out of our Salt Lake City office.


Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting month-end close, maintaining general ledger accuracy, preparing financial reports, and assisting with audits and compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is hands-on, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support month-end and year-end close using NetSuite and integrated financial systems
Review, post, and reconcile system-generated transactions, accruals, and adjustments
Maintain accuracy of the general ledger across multiple entities, jobs, and cost centers
Partner with operations to ensure proper revenue recognition and job cost accounting for fire protection projects and service work
Reconcile credit cards, expenses, and vendor transactions through Ramp and other integrated platforms
Assist with migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP to NetSuite, including data validation, testing, and process alignment
Prepare and review account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
Help strengthen accounting controls, workflows, and system efficiencies as the company grows
Collaborate with leadership to improve financial visibility for field operations and project teams

  

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • $50K company-paid life insurance
  • Work with a collaborative, high-performing team
Requirements

  

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CMA preferred
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP
Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and Excel
High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Experience:
Experience with NetSuite, including system implementation or migration support
Public accounting or industry experience
Experience supporting audits
Exposure to process improvement or system implementations

Additional Information:
We recognize that strong candidates may come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. Equivalent experience will be considered in place of formal education requirements. 

Salary Description
$78,000 - $93,000 p.a. DOE