Job Description

Now Hiring: General Ledger Accountant at GardaWorld’s US Headquarters

Join GardaWorld Security as a General Ledger Accountant and play an integral part to our corporate and finance department. Working with our corporate team, executives, and branch office staff, the successful candidate will assist in month-end closing as well as required filings with local, state and city requirements. This position requires proactive thinking and the ability to meet daily challenges with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

What’s In It for You

• Competitive Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year
• Work Site Location: Corporate Office in St. Louis, MO - Opportunity for Hybrid Work After Training Period
• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting with Sales and Use Tax Research, Registration, and Reporting 
• Unclaimed Property Research and Reporting
• Reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts
• Adjusting Journal Entries
• Review of Financial Information  
• Assist in Month End Closing Activities
• Code and Maintain Credit Card Programs
• Complete Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Assist with Petty Cash Bank Imports and Reconciliations
• Assist with all accounting-related functions as necessary.
• Help maintain and reconcile fixed assets.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity should demonstrate documented success in operating within a fast-paced office environment. We are seeking a proven self-starter that is driven by results

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience as a General Ledger Accountant or similar role.
• Strong communication skills 
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with WinTeam is preferred but not required
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and financial reporting.

Your Skills and Competencies:

Competencies:

• Hands-on Approach
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Consultation
• Ethical Practice
• Resilience

Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:

• Results and people-oriented, balancing business considerations
• Process-driven mentality
• Highly organized
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
• Stable, progressive work history
• Excellent communication skills
• Acts with integrity
• Resilient and adaptable
• Competitive spirit
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.


It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

Qualifications

Education