WS - Senior Accountant

WillScot•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WillScot (NASDAQ WSC) is the industry leader in providing storage solutions and modular workplace solutions to customers across North America. We serve ~50,000 customers with space solution needs daily through a network of 240+ branch locations throughout North America. Our legacy is rooted in product innovation, a reputation for exceptional customer service, effective management of business operations, and the ability to attract and retain the industry's most talented staff and management team. Our values guide us to achieving our true potential and create an inclusive work environment which allows every person to thrive. In 2020, two successful companies - WillScot and Mobile Mini - joined forces to become the leading provider of modular space and portable storage solutions. Our accounting team is seeking a Senior Accountant for the ASC 842 Lease Accounting team. The ideal candidate for this role is highly motivated, detailed, adaptable, and ready to expand their professional career/acumen. The Senior Accountant should be able to deliver exceptional performance in a fun and fast-paced environment. This is 100% an in office role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA or CPA candidate
2-5+ years of public accounting or public company/large company experience
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and entire Office Suite
Sound understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply GAAP to new and existing transactions
Ability to problem-solve and analyze new information
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Thrives when working independently and is resourceful
Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Positive, motivated contributor to the Company's all-hands-on-deck atmosphere
Experience using SAP or large ERP systems, Blackline experience is a plus

Nice To Haves

Blackline experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Participation in the monthly close process, including preparing and booking assigned journal entries timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting
Validate income statement expenses for operating equipment, financing equipment and real estate leases
Participate in the monthly reconciliations and roll forwards of balance sheet accounts in Blackline, ensuring accounts are reconciled timely, reconciling items are addressed, and reconciliations are updated as efficiencies and improvements are identified
Research technical accounting guidance for complex leases to determine the proper accounting treatment
Be responsible for finance lease process/work with treasury department on financing for finance leases and assist with lease buyouts of financing equipment
Prepare the financial statement disclosures for the 10-Q and 10-K
Work with Finance team to assist with quarterly and yearly budgets
Contribute to additional projects and assignments as needed
Perform key SOX Controls over ASC 842 to ensure compliance with internal processes
Assist in quarterly reviews and the annual audit process