Staff Accountant

For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security systems from design to installation and inspections.
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. This person must have exceptional organizational skills, an eye-for-detail, and the ability to multi-task.
They should be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and be willing to assume various responsibilities in relation to company growth.

Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, and a 401K plan.

Responsibilities:

Review invoices for accuracy and approval
Process payments to vendors
Communicating with vendors in regards to payments or discrepancies
Maintain the highest ethical standards at all times
Adhere to company policies
Accept other duties and tasks assigned with proven skills and abilities

Qualifications/Experience

Demonstrate an aptitude for finance, pricing, and general inventory
Previous experience processing and paying invoices
Exhibit intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities to interact with colleagues and executives

Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process.

Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do.

We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry.

Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:

Fire Alarm
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Special Hazard Systems
Pre-engineered Systems
Fire Extinguishers
Restaurant Fire Protection
Specialized Fire Detection

We also provide in depth security analysis in:

Intrusion Detection
Intercom systems
Video Surveillance
Mass notification systems
And More!

Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.

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When you join Vanguard you will be exposed to a variety of industries and fire protection methods, you will learn and take part in projects that ensure our customers are protected. You will also be supported in your career growth and other perks that make work , work for you. Our perks include:

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K with Matching

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Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

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