Staff Accountant

Overview

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About Us

Pegasus leads the way in comprehensive cleaning and maintenance solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technology to create and maintain clean, healthy, and safe indoor environments for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities.

Pegasus was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Fastest Growing Private Companies in America".

When a customer picks up the phone or sees a Pegasus representative at their facility, they know that they are dealing directly with an owner of the company.

Everyone has one overriding goal : do whatever it takes to guarantee our customer’s satisfaction. It is our goal to deliver WOW experiences through exceeding our customer’s and employee’s expectations.

We are quick to respond with care, compassion, and attention to detail. Working as a part of a world-class team to achieve great things together, if our customers and employees don’t rave about Pegasus, then we have failed.

General Responsibilities

Job Skills / Requirements

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports, maintaining the general ledger, customer billing, assisting with the annual audit, and other accounting duties as assigned.

Duties / Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Ledger & Journal Entries : Maintain and reconcile the general ledger. Record journal entries for sales, purchases, capital expenditures, and other financial transactions.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.

• Financial Reporting : Assist in the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability, and accuracy.
• Billing : Audit, generate and send out invoices to customers in accordance with contracts. Maintain accurate customer records of all recurring and one time billing activities.

Timely upload of invoices to customers’ portals when applicable to ensure timely payments. Point of contact to customers for billing and invoicing.

Work closely with Sales and Operations to ensure customer accounts are set up correctly, and work with customers to ensure billing information and special instructions are addressed.

• Accounts Payable : Assist with processing invoices and payments ensuring invoices are processed timely and accurately.
• Bank Reconciliation : Reconcile bank accounts, ensuring all financial transactions are accounted for and properly documented.
• Tax & Audit Assistance : Assist with the preparation of local, state, and federal tax returns and schedules, including Sales Tax.

Collaborate with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and answering questions.

• Budgeting & Forecasting : Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts, collaborating with various departments.
• Financial Analysis : Analyze financial data to identify trends, concerns, or opportunities for operational improvements.
• Compliance : Ensure compliance with all internal policies, as well as federal, state, and local financial regulations and laws.
• Continuous Improvement : Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Miscellaneous : Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to think analytically.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Mastery of basic math and statistics.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate with the managerial staff of various departments.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with ERP Systems (Preferred)

COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word
• ERP / WinTeam knowledge is a plus
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of collection practices and laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations.
• Ability to maintain records and produce reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extreme attention to detail.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Preferred).
• Three to five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company.

Additional Information / Benefits

Work Location : On-Site (Monday-Friday); 7966 Arjons Drive, San Diego, CA 92126

Position Type : Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate : $28-$33

Benefits : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

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