Senior Accountant
USM ReRents.com
79k - 89k USD/year
Office
Elmhurst, IL
Full Time
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
US Markets, Inc.
Do you possess abilities to produce high-quality work in sometimes ambiguous environments, analytically interpret financial information, and improve business processes? Do you retain critical thinking skills, a desire to utilize your analytical skillset, and the drive to work collaboratively & cross-functionally? Would you enjoy an opportunity to work with an established organization at the top of its industry niche? If so, we’d love to speak with you about joining our team as a Sr. Accountant with US Markets!
DBA “USM ReRents,” US Markets is the leading aerial construction equipment re-rental company in the US, renting straight & articulating booms, spider lifts, compact atrium crawlers and telehandlers to large equipment rental yards/companies all over North America (who, in turn, rent these booms and lifts to the end user - typically a construction contractor). We are a wholesale, re-rental operation.
The Sr. Accountant is key to both the accounting team and to the organization - - instrumental in supporting USM’s long-term growth. Reporting to the Controller as she oversees all financial and accounting activities of the 25-employee small business, you will support accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and support strategic decision-making.
Role & Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Reporting
- Engage in accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and GL reconciliations
- Assist in the annual budgeting process and monitoring of budget-to-actual performance
- Maintain the chart of accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP
- Invoicing on sales of equipment (assets)
- Review bad debt write-offs
- File state unemployment taxes
- Manage tax-exempt certificates
- Inventory Management: Establish and document process & procedure, and reconcile to the general ledger
- Analyze work orders each month (capitalized?)
- Account for financial relationships between affiliated entities (“sister” small companies under similar ownership) including allocation of shared expenses, implementation of charge-back mechanisms, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions) to ensure accuracy & transparency
- Calculate sales commissions
- Post entries for bank loans
- Produce amortization schedules
Internal Controls and Compliance
- Assist in developing, implementing, & monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Be mindful of compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Aid Controller in coordinating external auditors, banks and tax professionals for annual audits and filings
- Arrange for monthly investor checks
Process Improvement and Systems Management
- You will evaluate and enhance our accounting systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy, support the implementation of new financial software or tools as needed, and identify opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements & revenue enhancements.
- Coordinate, expediate and/or facilitate software conversion projects and tasks
- Collaborate with USM functional teams to support business initiatives and provide insights
In addition to supporting the strategic accounting initiatives above, essential accounting tasks include:
- business analysis
- monthly & annual closings
- the back-up of A/P processes & reviewing/approving A/P check runs
- back up A/R processes
- perform collections responsibilities
- review invoicing to customers (search for errors & make corrections)
- verify accuracy of data & correct accounting errors made by team members,
- prepare & review journal entries & account reconciliations, and
- identify & record accruals, prepaid expenses and other adjustments.
You will engage in credit card/expense reconciliations; audit and approve corporate credit card and personal reimbursement expense reports; oversee sales and use tax collection, reporting, returns and compliance; prepare monthly state tax filings; prepare ad-hoc financial reports, and document accounting process and procedure. You’ll also manage the new customer account setup process (including credit checks), implement and monitor risk management initiatives, and keep related scanning current. There is a lot to do - are you up for it?! 😊
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and strong knowledge of GAAP
Three to five years’ relevant general ledger accounting experience
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Advanced Excel skills are a must (e.g., pivot tables, V lookup, indirect, index, etc.)
Successful collections experience
Meaningful experience with multi-state sales and use tax collection and returns
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The ideal candidate will possess project management skills, and experience with ERP or accounting software evaluation, selection & implementation. A CPA designation is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
This role is based at USM’s corporate office in Elmhurst, Illinois. As our workplace is fast-paced and rather team-oriented, remote work arrangements are not available.
The salary range for the position is $79,000 to 89,000 (dependent upon skill level, related experience and industry familiarity). Work schedule is Mon - Fri, 8 am to 5 pm.
Comprehensive benefits include a PTO accrual, paid holidays, five (5) United Healthcare medical plans from which to choose, a Mutual of Omaha dental plan, and EyeMed vision care benefits. US Markets provides life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) at no cost to the employee. Voluntary programs in Accident Protection, Critical Illness Protection, and STD are available.
USM also offers a SIMPLE IRA plan with employer-matching funds, free & confidential EAP services, great teammates, and a real work-life balance.
About USM ReRents:
Founded in 1990, USM ReRents was the first company in the wholesale aerial work platform rental industry. Our commitment from day one was to rent only to rental companies. We are always our customers' partner and never their competitor! With over 1000 rental customers in the United States and Canada, USM ReRents has established itself as the premier re-rental partner with whom our customers are able to meet high demand (without incurring the large capital expense) while offering to their customers the very best in high-reach articulating, telescopic & specialty booms, spider lifts for those with restricted access (difficult reach projects), mini-cranes, and high-reach / heavy-lift telehandlers.
Today we proudly maintain and offer an expansive fleet with an average age of seven-eight years. Our sales and service teams are second to none with a solid background & knowledge base of the industry and its frequently unique challenges. Learn more at https://www.usmrerents.com.
USM is also an excellent place to work! We employ dedicated individuals in various job categories, and offer stable, long-term, professional career opportunities supported with competitive compensation and quality benefit programs.