Staff Accountant 1
New Yesterday
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for full ledger, day-to-day accounting as well as providing support to our lease and rental operations. This position provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to not only contribute to the Company’s broader accounting function but to also play an integral role in the financing process related to our lease and rental fleets. This position requires the ability to manage tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including monthly depreciation, loan financing and amortization, accounting schedule reconciliations, monthly financial statement reviews and special projects from time to time.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to our operational teams for various accounting and financing needs such as the acquisition, financing, and sale of units.
Ensure note payments are made timely and facilitate loan payoff requests as needed.
Support banking relationships with multiple lenders, serving as liaison between our operational and accounting teams.
Execute month-end close processes for the Company’s multiple branch locations across five states through posting of journal entries and the analytical review of the monthly operating results and preparation of monthly financial statements.
Monitor and analyze monthly operating variances against expectations.
Ensure all assigned accounts are fully reconciled monthly. Escalate reconciling items and discrepancies for investigation to achieve timely resolution.
Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Further develop best practices and ensure the Company’s accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Identify opportunities for process improvements to create efficiencies and reduce expense.
Special projects as requested, including but not limited to providing external audit support, assisting in software enhancements and/or upgrades, analysis of operations activities as they relate to accounting, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
The knowledge requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance. Master’s degree in Accounting with other undergraduate degree would also be considered.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an Accounting role with a focus on month-end close, account reconciliations and process documentation.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to cultivate productive internal relationships, both within the Accounting Department and throughout the organization.
Self-driven to achieve/exceed established goals.
Reputation for integrity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills. Proficient with other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, capable of managing changing priorities and requests.
Previous lease and rental accounting experience preferred.
Experience with internal control over financial reporting preferred.
CPA preferred.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are located at 75th Avenue, just south of the I-10
This is an in person / on site role. We are not offering remote work at this time
This is a full-time, salaried position. Pay will be DOE.
WHO WE ARE
RWC Group is a family owned and operated commercial truck and bus dealership and a commercial truck leasing and rental company. As a family-owned company, we value the things that make a family successful: commitment, compassion, hard work, a unified vision, and a desire for each other to succeed.
Our business is spread across 20 locations in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Health savings account with a company match
Free life insurance policy
On-site health care clinic
401k plan with discretionary match
Competitive paid time off
Discretionary annual bonus plan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or knowledge requirements, associated with this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, RWC Group reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job to require that additional or different tasks be performed or further education required when circumstances change (e.g.: growth, work load, changes in staff, technological developments, etc.).This job description is not a contract of employment, and either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. RWC Group has the right to revise this job description at any time.
- Location:
- Phoenix
- Salary:
- $70,000 - $80,000 per year
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance And Insurance