Staff Accountant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Portland, Oregon

Company

TEC Equipment, Inc.

Industry

Accounting

Job summary

About Us:
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

Overview:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for a wide range of accounting and reporting support as it relates to general accounting transactions. The Staff Accountant utilizes an intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and practices to provide accounting support including but not limited to balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close related duties. This position may have a special focus in specific areas of accounting such as cash, prepaids, accruals, etc. Although this position is generally subject to moderate direct supervision, a degree of latitude and independent problem-solving is expected.

The Staff Accountant must embody TEC Values: Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities:
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations using best in class templates and techniques for audit support.

Complete a wide range of month-end close related responsibilities ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting.

Prepare and post monthly journal entries.

Conduct daily cash reconciliation tasks by restructuring extensive datasets within Excel

Support the cycle of continuous improvement in process and controls. Apply structured problem solving techniques to create robust, enduring process workflows as well as to develop and implement process improvements to improve efficiency.

Provide administrative support to internal customers for TECs accounting/dealer management system (CDK).

Maintain adequate knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting aspects tied to specific balance sheet accounts.

Manage workload and meet deadlines. Proactively communicate with Management when there are unexpected challenges.

Act as the subject matter expert in assigned areas of responsibility. Be able to clearly and concisely explain those areas and answer any questions. This will be evidenced by the ability to answer questions on the topic and train others.

Provide excellent customer service to cross functional members of the TEC Team.

Assist in special projects as needed.

Support external audits as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 1-3 years of related experience

Experience within medium to large sized companies that operate in a best practice environment preferred

Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

Strong oral and written communication with the ability to successfully interact with accounting, branch operations, and other partners.

Independent problem-solving skills.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Attention to detail while at the same time able to understand big picture/overall strategy & business impacts.

Intermediate skill with Microsoft Excel

Ability to work in a cross-functional fast-paced environment.

Ability to utilize sound judgment in successfully managing ambiguous situations or changes in direction and priorities.

Strong functional knowledge of industry specific ERP applications and functionality.

Benefits:
TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipments comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage

Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children

Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids

401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

Statements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.