Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting functions, with an emphasis on accurate month-end close, account reconciliations, fleet and fixed asset accounting, and audit support. Work is typically performed under limited supervision and may require work time as necessary to complete job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with company deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances or unusual activity.
• Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Fleet & Fixed Asset Accounting

• Support proper capitalization of equipment purchases, major repairs, rebuilds, and improvements.
• Assist with depreciation calculations, fixed asset reconciliations, disposals, transfers, and impairment review support.
• Support the physical inventory process.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, reconciliations, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor or tax advisor requests.
• Assist with accounting policy documentation, operationalize technical accounting research, and process standardization.
• Support compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer or contractual requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and close cycle timelines.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, reconciliations automation, and workflow documentation.
• Develop and maintain desk procedures for recurring accounting tasks.

Requirements

• Two or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in crane rental, equipment rental, construction, transportation, manufacturing, industrial services, or fleet-heavy operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and audit support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, Sage 300, or similar platforms.
• Fleet and fixed asset accounting for heavy equipment.
• Audit readiness, technical accounting support, and accounting policy documentation.
• ERP process improvement, reporting automation, and system implementation support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation & benefits details were not provided in the job description.

Location

• The employer serves the Mid-Atlantic United States, including Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and surrounding states. Specific work location was not provided.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Approximately 95% of time spent in usual office conditions.
• Approximately 5% of time spent in external conditions, which may include temperature variance, elevated noise levels, dust, and fumes.
• The role primarily operates in a professional office environment but may require occasional interaction with branch, yard, shop, or field personnel.
• Occasional visits to operational areas may be required where proper safety protocols and personal protective equipment may be required.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.