Hybrid Staff Accountant

at Allegion

• Job title: Staff Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $58,000 - $68,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Palm City, United States

About the role

• Staff Accountant managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and compliance for Allegion. Supporting a team and ensuring adherence to financial regulations in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable (AR) & Billing: Generate and distribute accurate customer invoices and statements. Apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts. Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies. Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances. Support collections and escalate past-due accounts. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing disputes.
• Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Management: Process vendor invoices with correct GL and cost center coding. Resolve invoice discrepancies with internal teams and vendors. Maintain Vendor Master File, including onboarding, W-9/W-8 collection, banking verification, and documentation. Execute vendor payments in line with approval requirements. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding items. Ensure compliance with payment terms and manage discounts.
• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries with proper support and approvals. Perform accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and payroll-related reconciliations. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly. Assist in preparing financial reports and schedules. Maintain organized GL documentation.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and internal policies. Prepare documentation for internal and external audits. Track SOX issues and remediation activities. Support annual compliance tasks (e.g., 1099 filings).
• Additional Expectations: Maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Meet close timelines and KPI targets. Identify process improvement opportunities. Protect confidentiality of financial data. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting
• 3-5 years of solid experience in staff accounting
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel & Dynamics)
• Usage of ERPs and/or Business Central software

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching