Staff Accountant

If you're a Staff Accountant looking to use your degree across a broad spectrum of corporate accounting processes, American Pest has a unique and exciting opportunity for you! Everything from accounts receiving & accounts payable to financial analysis, audit support, and more! We are simply looking for bright, nimble, problem solvers in the accounting field.

We offer work from home flexibility with an expectation of at least 2 days in the office! More office time will be required when you start for training, getting to know the team, etc.

American Pest is always on the lookout for top-talent and when we find it, we give it a home. This position is not your typical, buttoned-down, accountancy role but instead will be built, in part, around your unique individual accounting abilities and expertise. We offer a stable career opportunity with a company that is growing daily. In fact, we have about tripled in size over the last 4 years and with that kind of growth, you will be critical in helping us improve our accounting procedures to support such rapid expansion.

Our business thrives off hiring A-players so if this sounds like the place for you - let's talk!

American Pest is proud to offer our full-time employees a host of outstanding benefits!

What You'll Get... We want to help our employees build not just a great career, but a great future. When you put your skills to work with American Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!

• One of a Kind Employer:
  • A great working environment in Fulton, MD within walking distance to fantastic restaurants and shopping
  • The chance to work with a fast-growing company with many exciting changes and opportunities for a varied career experience
  • A diverse team that makes work fun and satisfying
  • Flexible working hours, including working from home, that allow for a comfortable work-life balance
• Health and Well-being:
  • Cigna Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance plan options to fit your individual needs including HMO, PPO, and HSA
  • Prescription drug program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
  • Free local gym membership
• Financial Security:
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
  • Life and short-term disability insurance, 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
  • Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Work/Life Balance:
  • Full time, year-round employment with paydays every other Friday
  • A highly experienced team of professionals to work with
  • Paid time off including eight paid holidays
  • Recognition programs, prizes, giveaways, and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do... As a Staff Accountant with American Pest, you will have a broad exposure to almost all accounting functions. You will showcase your accuracy in the full accounts payable cycle, from receipt of invoices through payment. You'll assist in month end close as needed, support audits, update and maintain all fixed asset records, track vehicle fleet expenses, and more. In short, you'll see it all!

Who You Are... So, what does it take to be a successful in this one-of-a-kind Staff Accountant position at American Pest? For starters, you'll have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance. You'll also have...

• A minimum of 1 year of accounting experience
• A strong understanding and functional application of MS Office Suite with an especially strong understanding of Excel is required
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities according to urgency and importance in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the US) required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• The ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidential information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to be a positive, up-beat, team-player
• A high attention to detail and a desire for getting things right
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Who We Are... Founded in 1925, American Pest is a fun and energetic mid-size company located in the newly-developed community of Maple Lawn, in Fulton, Maryland (Howard County). We are a great company with a modern, attractive office with access to the latest technology. Within the last two years, we've doubled in size and currently employ over 400 employees with several remote workers from Tampa, Florida to Aurora, IL! Being part of American Pest means doing your best, every single day, to effect positive change for our customer and our community.

American Pest is part of Anticimex, a global pest control organization with a mission of being the leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces communication and teamwork, dependability, innovation, growth, technology, and integrity as we strive to become the global leader in pest control.

Our Hiring Process... Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:

1. Application submission
2. Complete pre-employment assessments and a phone interview
3. Schedule an interview and complete our applicant survey
4. Interview in person at one of our three office locations in Fulton MD, Fairfax VA, Richmond VA, or Charlottesville VA (travel expenses covered for applicants outside our metro area)
5. Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on steps 6 and 7, tentative start date set
6. Criminal background check and drug screening
7. Reference checks
8. Official start date confirmed
9. Welcome!

Upon successful completion of training, pest technicians will receive their own company vehicle with gas card for all work-related driving. Technicians will also be scheduled routes in accordance to their location of residence to reduce drive time and be as efficient as possible. American Pest is a virtually paperless company - our technicians do not need to constantly drive to and from the office.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace

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