Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Emmaus, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
TWG Security is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Our finance team handles a heavy transactional workload against firm close and payroll deadlines, and priorities can shift quickly. The right candidate thrives in that environment and maintains accuracy when things move fast — if you do your best work under pressure and take pride in keeping up without cutting corners, you will fit right in.
Reporting directly to the Controller, this is a hands-on transactional accounting role: you will own the day-to-day work that keeps the department running accurately and on time — accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end close support. You will be an integral part of the team and will aid the company in achieving its mission of protecting the people, facilities, and assets of our clients.
This role is built for someone who takes pride in clean books, closed periods, and reconciled accounts. Financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and executive-level analysis remain with the Controller — your job is to make that possible by executing the fundamentals with accuracy and consistency, with a clear path to grow into higher-level work as you demonstrate ownership.
This is an in-office position based in Emmaus, PA — not remote or hybrid. Local, commutable candidates to the Lehigh Valley, PA only (no 3rd party applications).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Accounts payable: enter vendor bills, prepare payment runs for Controller approval, and reconcile vendor statements
- Accounts receivable: support invoicing across service and project work, apply customer payments, and follow up on aging accounts
- Job costing: maintain accurate project cost data in ConnectWise and support project cost reviews
- Payroll support: review and audit employee hours and expense reports for accuracy
- Reconciliations: complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across all accounts; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- WIP & Revenue Recognition: assist with maintaining the WIP schedule and preparing month-end revenue recognition journal entries under the Controller’s direction
- Prepaid expenses: maintain prepaid expense schedules (insurance, software, subscriptions) and book monthly amortization
- Month-end close: prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and annual closings under Controller direction
- Sales & use tax: prepare and file sales tax returns and track use tax on applicable purchases
- Year-end filings: process annual 1099s and support external accountant
- Fixed assets: maintain the fixed asset register (including vehicle registrations, maintenance records, and tax reporting support) and calculate and record monthly depreciation
- Audit & Compliance Records: Compile and maintain documentation for tax filings, audits, external accountant requests, and IRS/DOL/state and local compliance requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Regular and Timely Attendance
- Full-time position with standard working hours
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
- Comfortable using computers, tablets, and mobile applications as part of daily workflow
- Must pass initial and random substance abuse tests & background checks
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience; small to mid-sized business preferred
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control procedures
- Experience with certified/prevailing wage payroll a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation)
- Experience with ConnectWise and Xero platforms a plus
- Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology using documentation and internet resources
- Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy is non-negotiable in this role
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; comfortable working under firm deadlines
- Clear, concise communication in both written and verbal settings
- Builds positive working relationships across all levels of staff, inside and outside the organization
Compensation & Benefits
- $55,000 – $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Company 401k with a 100% match on the first 6% of contributions (subject to company policy)
- Salary increases based on job performance, ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility, completion of relevant manufacturer certifications, and overall state of the company
- Flexible vacation / paid time off (subject to company policy)
- Personalized scheduling for work / life balance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits, STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
