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Join Our Mission at Paragon Micro, Inc.

At Paragon Micro, Inc., we’re at the forefront of IT innovation. For over a decade, we’ve delivered cutting-edge solutions to customers by consistently pushing the boundaries of technology. Our continued growth is powered by a collaborative and dynamic team dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Us?

At Paragon Micro, we believe in turning numbers into opportunities. As our Accounting Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of understanding what is driving Paragon Micro’s business and identifying opportunities that will have a measurable impact. You’ll work cross-functionally with finance, sales, procurement, marketing and operations, giving you visibility into both the operational and strategic sides of the business.

This is a role where your analytical skills won’t just be about tracking dollars - it will be about uncovering insights, influencing decisions, and ensuring our programs deliver the maximum return.

Your Opportunity for Impact

As the Accounting Analyst, you will leverage your finance and accounting expertise. You will ensure timely processing, accurate reporting, and compliance with contractual requirements while building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

You will also play a key role in identifying process improvements and providing meaningful insights through data analysis—ultimately contributing to departmental and organizational goals.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and maintain accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
• Maintain fixed asset records and perform depreciation calculations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management dashboards
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on actual performance
• Support forecasting processes with data analysis and modeling
• Create ad-hoc financial reports and analysis for management requests
• Identify trends and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Support implementation of new accounting software or system upgrades
• Develop and maintain spreadsheet models and automated reporting tools
• Work on special projects as needed

Who You Are

• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to identify potential risks before they escalate.
• Collaborative with strong relationship-building skills across departments and with external partners.
• Comfortable managing large datasets and translating numbers into actionable insights.
• Solutions-driven, proactive, and highly organized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience with accounting software (preferably NetSuite)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation Philosophy at Paragon Micro

At Paragon Micro, we offer a base salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 annually, complemented by an annual bonus, paid quarterly. This range reflects the diverse levels of expertise and experiences we seek in our candidates and is intended to provide a general framework—not a guarantee of placement within the range.

Importantly, this base salary and bonus structure does not represent the full scope of our total compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefits offering, 401(k) retirement plan, and additional performance incentives.

The final compensation offer will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. We take a thoughtful, equitable approach to compensation, ensuring each offer is competitive and aligned with both market standards and individual contributions.

We are committed to rewarding talent and maintaining transparency as we continue to evolve our practices in line with emerging standards.