Entry-Level Accountant

Pierson Wireless is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant to join our corporate accounting team and support the financial operations of a growing telecommunications systems integrator. This position provides broad exposure to day-to-day accounting functions and offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting or finance professional to build practical experience.
Responsibilities include supporting accounts receivable and customer invoicing, collections and cash application, vendor setup and payments, expense and credit-card reporting, journal entries, cash reconciliations, balance-sheet reconciliations, and other general accounting activities. You will work closely with the accounting team while also interacting with employees and departments throughout the organization.

ACCOUNTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support for accounts receivable function.
• Customer invoicing.
• Collections/Cash Application.
• Sales Tax and payment support.
• Backup and supplemental support for accounts payable function.
• Vendor setup.
• Vendor payments.
• Credit card and expense reporting (through Ramp software).
• Supplemental general accounting support, as needed.
• Journal entries.
• Cash reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Opening mail.
• Maintain annual corporate calendar.
• Ability to clearly document work procedures with screenshots and step by step guidance.
• Clocks in and out for activities throughout the day in Pierson Wireless’ project management cloud solution.
• Weekend and night work occasionally required if tight timeframes come up.
• Provides support to other team members and staff as needed.
• Operates company-provided equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and follows all local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Submits all receipts and expense records.
• Abides by all policies and procedures as identified in the Pierson Wireless handbook.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not currently hold any supervisory responsibilities but will require interaction within the department and with those outside the department and company.

ACCOUNTANT DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has limited decision-making responsibilities.

ACCOUNTANT BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance - EMPLOYER pays 100% of employees' premiums
• FSA/DCFSA Program Eligibility
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Employer Match - eligible after 90 days
• EMPLOYER provided Short-term / Long-term disability, Life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - eligible after 1 year
• EMPLOYER Health & Wellness Program
• Meal stipend while traveling
• Paid Travel Time
• Paid Training/Certifications
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or finance required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (preferred in accounting or finance).
• Vista software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.