STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FULL TIME, Non-Exempt

HYBRID Role (3 days in-office is typical for this department)

ABOUT US:

At REDCOM, our mission is to enable the most critical conversations in the world by developing highly interoperable, flexible, and easy-to-use communications solutions. REDCOM stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications, and our goal is to be the Command and Control platform of choice for all tactical levels of the government. After 45 years in business, we are still in growth mode. We are seeking an accounting professional to support our day-to-day accounting requirements.

OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:

In this position, you will be solely responsible for the overall tracking, implementation, and disposal of fixed assets, maintaining multiple company credit cards and their overall balance, investment management, lease management, monthly investment and bank reconciliations, and daily cash balance reporting. You will also work with others within the Accounting department to support the following tasks: weekly A/P check run, cash receipts, and general assistance and backup for the A/P and A/R specialist roles. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and works closely with the rest of the accounting team to accomplish multiple necessary tasks to ensure the organization adheres to all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare asset entries in an asset management system to be reviewed by the director of accounting for accuracy.
Maintain asset records and associated depreciation for both tangible and intangible assets.
Enter and maintain finance lease data into an external lease management system.
Apply GL coding to credit card charges using a credit card expense management system with the end goal of providing a summarized journal entry to be posted to our ERP system.
Assist users with general credit card inquiries and convey company rules for new users.
Maintain user company credit card activity, individual user limits, and request credit vendor payments using an external expense management program.
Process employee travel expense reports in expense management program and generate regular journal entries to transfer that information to our ERP general ledger.
Calculate realized and unrealized gains for investment accounts on a monthly basis and prepare associated journal entries to post to our ERP general ledger.
Prepare annual deliverables for related business entities including trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, and other miscellaneous reports.
Calculate expense allocations to related business entities.
Communicate directly with banks, investment firms, and other external customer service groups to assist the organization in resolving issues we come across in our accounting systems.
Process cash transfers, prepare ACH/wire templates and payments for approved payments.
Prepare company cash sheet daily by navigating bank and investment portals online.
Reconcile cash and investment accounts on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis against monthly statements provided by the related institutions.
Reconcile asset accounts on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis against reports generated by our asset management program.
Compile and provide requested materials during the annual financial audit.
Stock certificate management: Create new stock certificates, process voided certificates, and maintain the stock ledger.
Perform Accounts Receivable duties, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, aging analysis, and related journal entries/reconciliations.
Backup AP Specialist when needed by doing the following: Vendor entry, prepare weekly check run, enter AP invoices, matching of receipts made against PO’s to related invoices, process returns, negotiating vendor terms, W-9 solicitation, and 1099 processing.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

5+ years of accounting experience including substantive knowledge and understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end closing processes
A working knowledge of fixed assts, depreciation and experience performing account reconciliations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

REQUIRED EHTICAL QUALITIES AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Unquestionable integrity and honesty in handling financial records, cash, assets, stock certificates, and confidential company information
Strict adherence to company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards (GAAP)
Commitment to confidentiality regarding financial data, employee information, vendor details, and sensitive transactions
Willingness to escalate discrepancies, errors, or potential control issues promptly and transparently
Professional judgment and ethical decision-making when dealing with banks, vendors, employees, and external auditors

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ARE PREFERRED TO FULFILL THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting) or equivalent work experience and a related associate’s degree
Experience using Emburse expense management program
Experience using BNA asset software
Experience using Epicor ERP system

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office)
This position may require occasional extended work hours to properly perform the necessary tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity. This position is an office-based position with limited travel and lifting requirements that would be rare to the role.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

You will report directly to the Director of Accounting.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on business needs.

ABOUT REDCOM LABORATORIES, INC.:

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York. Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world’s most reliable communications systems for all branches of the U.S. military, our NATO allies, government agencies, emergency responders, service providers, and enterprises.

REDCOM was awarded a Top Workplaces award three years in a row by The Democrat and Chronicle. This dedication is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures. These drivers are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

REDCOM allocates substantial resources to research and development. In fact, the name REDCOM is an acronym that stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications.

What really makes REDCOM stand out from most other companies is our family-oriented culture. We encourage our employees to innovate and empower them to work autonomously. This enables REDCOM to not just respond to customer requirements but to generate truly innovative solutions. We understand and anticipate user needs and develop solutions to meet them. We love solving problems that other companies can’t — or won’t — tackle.

The wage range for this role considers the range of qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position.

Staff Accounting Hiring Range: $25.50 - $30.00 hourly, based on a 40-hour work week

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR REDCOM:

We have an incredible benefits package including:

3 weeks of paid vacation per year, plus a generous sick time policy
10 paid holidays per year
Generous medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a match
Learning & development is strongly encouraged
Remote friendly work environment
Beautiful campus and generous office space
On-site workout facility
Tuition Assistance Program

STAFF ACCOUNTANT