Merger & Acquisition Accountant

AI Fire is a leading provider of fire and life safety services in the U.S. We offer national account services via our vendor network at Academy Fire and serve local and regional customers through Impact Fire’s employed technicians.

Our hybrid model allows us to simultaneously cater to national, multi-site customers who wish to outsource the vendor management process and support customers who prefer a direct relationship with fire protection professionals.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Merger & Acquisition role is responsible to support operational transition to existing IT platforms, support accounting integration, and assist with appropriate accounting transactions (GAAP). Requires a high-level of self-motivation and strong MS Excel skills.

This is a remote opportunity and requires willingness to travel. The ideal candidate should reside within the State of Texas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchase Accounting
Manage and prepare schedules related to the purchase agreement, including:
• Opening Balance Sheet Valuations
• Funds Flow analysis & reconciliation
• Proforma financials
• Cash & Banking Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Inventory
• Percent of Completion (POC) Accounting
• Estimated Cost to Complete
• Progress Billings
• Over / Under Billings
• Retention
• Fixed Assets
• Asset valuations
• Reserve estimates
• Goodwill analysis
• Payroll

Integration Activities

Coordination of Multiple ledgers ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately
• Successfully transition in a timely manner all cash/bank accounts of acquired company
• Meet integration goals set by Integration Manager and Executive Team
• Attend weekly integration meeting to provide updates and maintain all tasks in Asana

Coordinate training on financial & operational tools, including:
• Financial ERP – Great Plains
• Financial Reporting Pivots
• CTC Portal
• Service Trade
• Management Reporting tools (Planful, Power BI)

Review / Document current data and process flow for Inspection, Service and Project
• Labor capture and application
• Material costing
• Burden
• Inspection schedule
• Inspection reports
• Tech management

Data review and prep
• Customer and Location hierarchy
• Vendors
• PM schedule
• PM assets lists

System Mapping / Review
• Identify changes and systems mapping from current processes to Impact processes
• Review current stack with acquired team
• Review ticket costing (labormaterial)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• 1-3 years related experience is required
• Ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable priorities
• Advanced MS Office user
• Great Plains experience is a plus
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with control, accuracy, and efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and independent decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively in the integration process with the acquired company’s management team in addition to AI Fire’s leadership.
• Professional conduct, excellent written and verbal communication skills required with all areas of the organization.
• Approximately 50% travel is required

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

For consideration, please apply on-line.
Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.

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