Accounting Manager

Security Equipment Supply, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Current CPA license in good standing
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience managing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the monthly close and reporting process
  • Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
  • Oversee General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Manage multiple accounting projects while ensuring operational stability
  • Develop scalable solutions for complex accounting processes

Benefits

  • Profit sharing with SEP IRA contributions and annual bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Opportunities for career development and promotions from within
Full Job Description
Job Title: Accounting Manager

Company: Security Equipment Supply, Inc. (SES)

Location: Earth City, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid Work Model

About the Role

Security Equipment Supply is looking for a Accounting Manager who thrives in an environment where the fundamentals of accounting are steady but the opportunities to improve systems, processes, and scalability are constant.

Yes, there are monthly reports and close cycles. But this is not a role where you simply run the same checklist every month.

You'll be working on multiple initiatives at the same time, often at different stages-from improving the close process, to optimizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, to strengthening controls and building a more scalable accounting engine for a growing company.

What You'll Do

This role oversees General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable while partnering with leadership to ensure our financial infrastructure is built to support meaningful growth.

  • Own the monthly close and reporting process with accuracy and discipline
  • Work independently without needing constant direction
  • Identify process improvements and system opportunities
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping the core accounting function running smoothly
  • Turn complex accounting and ERP processes into practical, scalable solutions


Who You Are

If you're the kind of Accounting Manager who gets things done, improves what's broken, and doesn't wait to be told where to add value, we'd like to talk with you.

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Training & Certifications: Holds a current CPA license in good standing; Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with audits and internal controls in system-driven environments.

Work Experience:

  • CPA with strong GAAP knowledge 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience with team leadership
  • Experience owning the close process, GL, AP, and AR
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chainpreferred


How We Measure Success

  • Financial close timeliness, accuracy, and predictability
  • Effectiveness and scalability of accounting operations
  • Strength of internal controls and audit readiness,
  • Working capital visibility and process efficiency
  • Depth, stability, and performance of the accounting organization


Why Join SES?

You'll have autonomy to run Accounting within a framework of business goals, compliance, and accountability. You'll be part of a leadership team that values results, expects precision, and respects those who can deliver with confidence and urgency.

  • Profit sharing & retirement: SEP IRA contributions and annual profit-sharing bonuses
  • Health benefits: affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Career growth: ongoing development, advancement opportunities, and a promote- from-within culture


Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Standard office setting with occasional branch visits
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
  • Some travel and occasional evening/weekend work required (


Ready to Take the Lead?

As part of our hiring process, we invite you to complete a brief personality survey to help us understand how you work best.

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Be part of a growing company where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated.

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