Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | SentriLock

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at SentriLock, located in West Chester, Ohio. SentriLock is a leading provider of access management solutions for the residential real estate industry and other markets requiring secure access control, operating across North America and the UK. This Accountant I position is crucial for maintaining accurate and timely financial processes, providing foundational support that directly impacts business decisions and operational smoothness. It offers an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to gain broad exposure across various accounting and finance functions within a stable yet collaborative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – West Chester, OH

• Team: Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer
• Mission: Support accurate and timely financial processes to ensure smooth business operations and contribute to informed decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Concur

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Process accounts payable transactions for SentriLock and UK operations, including employee expense reports and journal entries.
• Month-End Close: Create prepaid journal entries and accruals, and actively participate in month-end closing procedures.
• Cash Management: Perform daily cash application activities, assist with company cash level management, and maintain company credit cards.
• Compliance & Support: Respond to audit requests, generate audit confirmations, and partner with the Senior Accountant to complete tax returns.
• Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records and process various forms of vendor payments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, suitable for a recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Experience: No specific prior accounting experience is strictly required, as this role is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience for those short on work history.
• Skills: Eagerness to learn and develop professionally, curiosity, dependability, self-motivation, and comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus: 1 year of accounting-related duties.