Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Protos Security delivers modern, adaptive security solutions that go beyond traditional models. We address today’s evolving risks with proactive protection, real-time visibility, and unwavering customer support.

Our Protos Promise provides comprehensive end-to-end security, seamlessly integrating technology and expertise across guarding, off-duty, specialized, and remote services.

We ensure optimal performance through integrity and accountability, offering real-time transparency, custom reporting, and actual-time billing. Our nationwide network of local owner/operators and the largest off-duty law enforcement network provides scalable, flexible coverage tailored to your unique needs. Our technology-driven approach enhances staffing, training, and incident response for reduced risk and improved efficiency.

At Protos Security, we challenge the status quo to provide security that never settles.

About the Opportunity: Senior Accountant

Security Services Holdings and its subsidiaries, a rapidly growing leader in technology-enabled end-to-end security guard management services across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, with multiple office locations, we are known for superior management processes and industry-leading technology, delivering enhanced service and significant cost savings to our clients.

Summary:

As a Senior Accountant, you will be pivotal in applying accounting principles to analyze financial data, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, and ensure robust accounting control procedures for our Corporate and Subsidiary companies.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Compile and analyze financial information to generate comprehensive monthly and annual financial statements for Corporate and Subsidiary entities.
• Establish, implement, and monitor effective accounting control procedures.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all financial reporting deadlines.
• Prepare insightful financial management reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, collaborating with subsidiary companies to guarantee compliance.
• Review local reporting packages from subsidiaries, provide constructive feedback, and ensure necessary adjustments.
• Consolidate commentary for all entities for review by the Corporate Controller, VP Finance, and CFO.
• Provide support and resolve accounting-related queries for subsidiary companies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review their accuracy for subsidiary companies.
• Prepare necessary journal entries with proper documentation.
• Review monthly closing schedules for benefits, payroll, debt, and prepaids for the Corporate ledger.
• Manage the intercompany process with subsidiary companies.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities efficiently.
• Monitor and support taxation matters.
• Lead financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
• Ensure accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses by reviewing key calculations and accruals at subsidiary companies.
• Reconcile and analyze business operations, including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues.
• Analyze financial data to recommend or develop efficient resource utilization and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and implement solutions for business and financial challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Dependability and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Proactive initiative and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public Accounting experience is required.
• CPA certification is desired.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Sage Intacct preferred), Payroll Systems (ADP Workforce Now), and intermediate/high-level Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Proprietary Software.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including nights and weekends, to meet deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accepted accounting/auditing practices, economic principles, applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to travel domestically.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands are primarily sedentary, involving sitting, using hands, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The work environment is typically a moderate noise level office setting.