Accounts Payable

Who We Are

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is a premier, full-service fire-life safety contractor. For over 30 years, we have specialized in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of residential and commercial fire sprinkler and fire alarm/low voltage systems across Southern California. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, high-quality craftsmanship, and unwavering safety standards. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and as our team expands, we need a dedicated professional to help support the workforce behind our mission.

How We'll Take Care of You

We offer one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the Southern California trades:

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Vacation, Holidays, a Paid Birthday Holiday (after 90 days of employment), and Sick Pay (after 90 days of employment).
• Stability & Culture: Guaranteed year-round employment, a deeply safety-focused culture, annual company celebrations,and an Employee Referral Program.
• True Medical Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance-including FREE Employee-Only premiums for
• SIMNSA and Kaiser Permanente Bronze Base medical plans (eligible after 90 days of employment).
• Financial Security: 401(k) + Company Matching (eligible after 90 days) and a Discretionary Bonus Program (eligible after 6 months).
• The Perks: A management team dedicated to your professional development and a FREE Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the daily operations of the office.

In addition to accounts payable responsibilities, this role provides general administrative support, including answering phones, managing company vehicle records, and maintaining business licenses and registrations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience as an Accounts Payable, or similar role.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Creative mind with superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information into a user-friendly format.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• This job requires that you can read, write, and speak English. It is required to have the ability to comprehend instructions, written correspondence, and read lists and reports.
• This job requires that you can use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge in Sage 100 is preferred but not required.
• Basic math skills are required; the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, percentages, area, and volume.
• The ability to apply common sense to verbal and written instructions that have been given to you is a must. The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Note: This position is open to local candidates only. We are not offering relocation assistance. No third-party agency solicitations, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, genetic info, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any part of the hiring process, please let us know.