Bookkeeper - Security Services Firm

Santa Maria, CA

Company Profile:

Since July 1985, Segura Security Services has been providing top-tier security guard services to its corporate, government, commercial and industrial clients.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing AP, AR, GL entries, bank reconciliation and supporting financial reporting, in an accurate and efficient manner, while in regulatory compliance.  

Duties / Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and current financial records for the company;Process AP, AR, including invoicing clients through a security-industrysoftware program; follow up on outstanding payments;Prepare and post journal entries to the GL through QuickBooks: Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow;

Prepare payroll documentation for payroll outsourcing company;knowledge of payroll tax concepts, over-time and meal break laws for multipleemployees at multiple work sites;Prepare financial statements, reports and summaries for management’s review;

Receipt of A/R checks; prepare for banking deposit;Assist external CPA firm in the preparation for audits by gathering relevantdocumentation; gather documentation for tax preparation and payment by the CPAfirm;Maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policies;

Collect and drop-off mail at the Post Office, utilizing thecompany vehicle;

Collect office supplies from external local retailer;

Work with HR Manager and Scheduling Lieutenant involvingemployee relations, schedule analyzation and issues requiring checks or othertypes of payment to be administered;Perform other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

High school diploma; GED; Associate’s Degree in Accounting, a plus; 
At least 4 years of full-time proven bookkeeping / accounting experience; experience in this capacity within a security firm, a plus;

Computer literate and proficiency in the MS Office suite of products, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook;

QuickBooks proficiency, along with a proficiency with spreadsheets and projections;

Analytical and progressive thinking as it relates to spreadsheets and accounting tasks;

Ability to learn TrackTik internal security-related software; will train;

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices; excellent numerical ability;

Knowledge of relevant regulations and tax laws is a plus; Astute oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

Exceptional organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.

Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative environment;

Valid CA driver’s license, with a clean and insurable record. 

Compensation:

$27.00 - $33.00 per hour for this full-time, non-exempt position. 

Benefits:

Medical insurance through the Anthem Blue Cross Bronze plan of which the employer pays 82% of the employee’s premiums; buy-up options to the Silver and Gold Plans available through employee deductions;

Vision insurance through VSP of which the employer pays 100% for the employee through the Standard Plan; buy-up options to the Silver and Gold Plans available through employee deductions;

40 hours of annual paid vacation during the 1st year and rising to 80 hours in 2nd year, on an accrual basis;

40 hours of standard CA annual paid sick time, on an accrual basis;

401k retirement plan not company matched. 

Working Hours:

9:00AM – 4:30PM Monday – Thursday initially for 30 hours per week to start and then moving to 40 hours as the work load increases. 

Location:

Santa Maria, CA – Onsite Position