Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

AlarMax Distributors, Inc.

Location: Corporate Office – Pittsburgh , PA Onsite

Reports to: Controller 

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the company’s financial operations across a multi-branch distribution environment. 
 
This role provides leadership in the monthly close process, financial analysis, and compliance, while partnering cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to support data-driven decision-making and scalable growth. The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in strengthening financial discipline, improving processes, and supporting AlarMax’s continued expansion.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to leadership
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Support management reporting and business performance analysis

2. General Ledger & Close Process

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Lead and execute month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation
• Ensuretimelyandaccuratefinancial reporting

3. Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
• Assistin implementation of audit recommendations

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assistwith annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Analyze financial trends and support planning initiatives
• Partner with branch and operational leaders to align financial goals

5. Process Improvement & Systems

• Identifyand implement improvements in accounting processes and workflows
• Support ERP system enhancements and optimization
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with operations, sales, and leadership teams
• Providefinancial insights to support business decisions
• Mentor and review work of staff accountants as needed
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Key Success Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Efficiency and consistency of the close process
• Strength of internal controls and audit outcomes

• Quality of financial analysis and business insights
• Process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Cross-functional support and alignment

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or multi-location environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Values-based professional aligned withAlarMax’sculture

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational discipline, and informed decision-making across the organization. This position helps enable scalable growth, strengthens financial processes, and supports AlarMax’s ability to execute its strategic objectives.