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Accountant 

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Looking to join a stable company that actually grew during the pandemic and is continuing to grow?

Black Knight Security is seeking a full-time  Accountant for our West End (Pittsburgh), PA office. We are a rapidly growing, veteran-run, security guard firm with a strong knowledge of the industry.  Black Knight is working hard to stay on the forefront of change utilizing both new technologies combine with highly capable talent to continue to provide excellent service.  We understand it takes a team to build a strong and successful company.  We value our employees and are seeking a dedicated, ethical individual to join our team.  In this position you will perform all accounting functions and work closely with HR to collaborate on administrative functions for Black Knight Security.

Responsibilities include:

  • Posting to general ledger.
  • reconcile checkbook
  • Processing payroll
  • Handling A/P, A/R, and collections
  • Producing monthly financial statements
  • Understand and comply with multiple collective bargaining agreements
  • Assist in managing unemployment claims
  • Assist with insurance policy renewals and customer billing
  • Register with new state and local taxing authorities
  • Maintain our Business License Portfolio Management System
  • Prepare and file state and local government reports
  • Reconcile uniform deposit liability
  • Billing and invoicing from the time and attendance software
  • Reconciling hours from time and attendance for bi-weekly payroll
  • Creating and maintaining client bid templates

 

Other duties:

  • Employee benefits administration
  • Processing personnel changes
  • Answer employee questions regarding pay and time off accruals
  • Attend meetings
  • Occasional travel off site, sometimes overnight
  • Track maintenance for Security Patrol Vehicles 
 
Position Requirements

Successful candidates will be non-smokers who have the following skills and attributes:

  • Have a B.S. degree in Accounting w/ at least 5 years’ experience as an accountant or lead accountant
  • Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, e-mail, and scanning documents
  • Experience using database software (ADP preferred)
  • Experience with labor/union relations
  • Strong knowledge of Debits and Credits
  • Recent payroll processing experience
  • Strong knowledge of the complete accounting cycle
  • High attention to detail
  • Efficient time management
  • Prior military experience/veteran preferred
  • High alacrity – cheerfulness, willingness, promptness
  • Amenable to doing tasks outside of Accounting such as chairing a committee or performing special projects that are not related to Accounting
  • Ability to work out of our Cranberry Twp office for up to 6 months for initial training

 

The Accountant will work directly with the president and owners of the company. Our office is located in the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and there will be up to 20% travel to our Cranberry Twp office (after initial training).  Office hours are 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. We offer a respectful, friendly work atmosphere and a generous benefits package including:

  • Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 21 days sick/vacation time per year.
  • Thirteen (13) standard Company Holidays.
  • Bereavement, Jury Duty, Birth, or Adoption of a Child.
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life/AD&D after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


If you are ready to start using your strong accounting background and high attention to detail to lead a growing company, click on the link below to fill out our online job application and submit your resume.

 

Black Knight Security is a growing security guard firm founded in 2003.  We operate in 3 states providing uniformed security guards to protect the assets of our valued customers.  For more information please visit http://www.blackknightsecurity.com/

 

 

 

 
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