[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Empower Rental Group

Role Description

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting team by preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities. This role assists with monthly accounting tasks, including:

• Reconciling cash disbursement accounts
• Preparing prepaid asset and accrual schedules
• Preparing journal entries
• Facilitating inventory cycle counts
• Performing research
• Supporting the financial audit

The Staff Accountant will work under close supervision, receiving training and guidance from the accounting manager and other senior team members, and is expected to develop a solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel in a growing and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing recurring journal entries, accrual entries, correcting journal entries, and conducting research.
• Ensure that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved timely through research and follow-up.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Reports to the accounting manager.
• Assist with bank compliance and the annual financial audit.
• Support training initiatives by learning business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures, and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilities.
• Perform a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the achievement of goals and business objectives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform job functions safely at all times.
• Participate in all safety meetings and communicate all concerns or violations to the appropriate manager(s) immediately.
• Use the proper Personal Protective Equipment when performing work duties.
• Abide by all local, state, and Federal laws; read, understand, and agree to follow the policies outlined in the Company Safety Manual and Company Handbook.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Assist in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance or a related field
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (internship or entry-level experience preferred)
• 0-2 years of experience with a general ledger software (Sage Intacct knowledge preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel with willingness to expand skills

Requirements

• Attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Ability to manage time effectively and develop analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Effective interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid STD disability benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Employee Sharing Program