Job Description

About Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. ("WDS") is a Qualified Insurance Resource (QIR) operating the largest private sector wildfire service in the nation, encompassing a 22-state service area and specializing in wildfire education, loss prevention, and wildfire response services. Qualified Insurance Resources are defined as NWCG qualified or equivalent, wildland engines, tenders, hand crews, fire/liaison officers, and personnel working for or contracted by an insurance company with a mission to mitigate impacts on insured structures threatened by wildfire. WDS holds contracts with insurance companies to provide wildfire loss prevention services. WDS fields experienced, highly trained, safety-focused wildfire officers and fire personnel that hold a wide range of Federal Wildfire Incident Command position classifications necessary to meet or exceed all federal wildfire operation standards and codes including all requirements of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group ("NWCG") or equivalent. WDS is capable of providing more than 180 wildland engines and hundreds of fire personnel and support personnel. WDS has served large and small insurance clients since 2008.

Purpose and Scope of Position

The Accountants Payable Specialist will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded within the Accounts Payable cycle. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts. Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position may also help with other accounting responsibilities, including but not limited to: + Accurately receive, manage and record transactions within the Accounts Payable process. + Work on received mails and route invoices for validation.
+ Ensure coding and entering of invoices after the necessary approvals have been acquired.
+ Validate invoices for payment and assist with the Accounts Payable processing.
+ Review transactions in company charge card software.
+ Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
+ Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Two years of experience in accounting or finance is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of accounts payable processes. Office experience strongly preferred including accounting software experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is preferred. Additional training will be provided to ensure the success of the candidate.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15-lbs.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts WDS rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

22.50 - 27.50 USD per hour(Bozeman, MT )