Senior Staff Accountant

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. 

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage 
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• FSA/HSA options 
• Paid parental leave 
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance 
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 
• 401(k) with a generous company match 
• Pet Insurance Benefits 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 21 Paid Days Off 
• 7 Paid Holidays 

• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining Ascentek’s financial integrity by supporting the monthly close process, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and delivering accurate, timely financial statements. You will prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations, record journal entries, conduct detailed financial analysis, and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency. This role will also support our Reliable Plus car wash division by owning their related accounting work and applying the percentage of completion revenue recognition accounting principle. Additionally, this role will support merger and acquisition activities and partner with business segments to resolve issues and implement best practices. Your expertise will contribute to clear financial reporting, informed business decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts
• Participate in the monthly financial review process by researching and providing commentary around financial variances
• Manage and maintain fixed asset portfolio
• Ownership of prepaid assets
• Partner with FP&A to provide feedback to business leaders on financial performance
• Participate in special financial projects assigned by finance and business leadership
• Ownership of finance lease accounting under ASC 842
• Partner and collaborate with business leaders to provide clear guidance, support and change management when needed in the execution of accounting processes
• Work with business leadership to calculate sales incentive compensation
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on financial review findings
• Assist with annual and bank audits by preparing schedules and answering audit questions

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Experience and/or Training:

• 5+ years of accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel skills and database management proficiency
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) and database reporting tools

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, manufacturing, or distribution environments

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

• Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands for computer work
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 lbs
• Office-based work environment with moderate noise levels
• Requires strong reasoning, decision-making, and math skills

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $80,000 and $95,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.