Accounting Associate - Cash Management

Title : Accounting Associate - Cash Management

Department : Cash Management

Reports to : Director of Cash Management

Location : Omaha, NE

Travel Required : Occasional as to attend annual convention and seminars, less than 25%

Positions Supervised : None

Compensation : $20 - $25 hourly, Non-Exempt; based on experience

Office Hours : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Who We Are.

Signal is an innovative company offering franchising to entrepreneurs or law enforcement for security guard service firms.

Signal has redefined the security industry through branding, technology, and its leading-edge business model and is experiencing phenomenal growth.

Our corporate office sells franchises, launches them, and provides all the facets of business support and development.

Your Role.

The Cash Management Associate will perform the day-to-day operations for the Cash Management area. In this role they will also complete various Accounting duties to support both Accounting and Cash Management functions.

What You’ll Do in This Role.

Cash Application 70%

• Process daily deposits, including lockbox deposits, checks received utilizing bank scanner, and ACH
• Reconcile cash accounts against the daily deposits for accuracy

Accounts Payable 15%

• Collect, distribute, and input accounts payable invoices
• Compile and prepare entries to the general ledger utilizing Sage primarily those related to A / R and A / P

Research and Administrative 15%

• Research and solve cash receipts input problems, overpayments and watch over proper application of funds received to proper accounts
• Provide customer service support to franchisees on cash receipts and general questions via telephone or email in a timely manner
• Communicate with other departments as needed to problem solve and gain accurate information for transactions
• Assist with the assembly of required information by inputting payroll and operation transfers for the lending program into the approval spreadsheet
• Assist with annual audit documentation and support
• Cross train within the department
• Perform special projects as assigned

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time due to organizational needs

Qualifications / Knowledge :

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field, or 3-5 years of experience in an Accounting department
• 1-2 years of experience in an Accounting department
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products, including Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with Sage preferred
• Willing to contribute to a Championship Culture of teamwork, passion, and collaboration

Skills / Abilities :

• Understand and uphold the policies and procedures established by Signal and its core values (Passion, Honesty & Integrity, Relationships, Serving and Learning)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Solid organizational skills and detail oriented
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to pass a background check including Motor Vehicle Report
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What’s in it For You?

• Competitive base pay, quarterly bonus plan, and long-term incentive plan
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA / HSA options, and employee assistance program covering employee and eligible dependents
• 100% company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career development assistance
• Special recognition for employee birthdays and anniversaries
• Company-hosted celebrations

The Office Environment :

As part of the company, you can expect to work in a standard office setting where there is a positive team atmosphere. Our office is a collaborative space where cross-department projects are frequent.

Occasional overtime may be required as business needs dictate. You will have exposure to moderate noise levels and on occasion outside weather conditions (walking between buildings, networking events).

Physical Demands :

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator, computer keyboard, and phone.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job expectations.

Physical Demands key :

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. / day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. / day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. / day)

O (Occasionally) Walk, Reach above head, Climb, Crawl, Squat, Kneel, Bend, Carry 11 lbs. or more, Push / pull 11 lbs. or more

F (Frequently) Stand, Sit, Handling / Finger dexterity, Reach outward, Carry 10 lbs. or less, Push / Pull 10 lbs. or less

Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.