Senior Accountant

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

13d

About The Position

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.
We’re hiring a Senior Accountant for our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. EquipmentShare is searching for a Senior Accountant supporting the hardware division of the company with experience performing month-end close procedures, identifying and preparing journal entries, performing detailed data review, preparing or reviewing account reconciliations, and assisting with or performing audits.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial accounting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate (orally and in writing) accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong Excel, Google Sheet, or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Process focused and detail-oriented individual who strives for accuracy.
• Highly organized and solid ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting required.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various financial reporting systems, including Sage Intacct and a retail POS system is preferred.
• Public accounting experience, preferred.
• CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for revenue, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and deferred revenue schedules.
• Review and analyze sales contracts and legal agreements to identify specific performance obligations and determine appropriate revenue allocation.
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure the general ledger accounts are accurate and complete.
• Use account analyses, pivot tables and macros to review and interpret large data sets.
• Assist with accounting research and prepare support for journal entries to ensure our financial statements are accurate and complete.
• Provide support and accounting direction to bookkeepers onsite at store locations.
• Develop expertise of POS system and operational processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting
• Assist with the annual financial audit, quarterly reviews, and other audits, as needed.
• Play an integral role in establishing accounting policies and procedures.
• Communicate across functions to create and maintain efficient workflows and processes.
• Evaluate business process flows for significant accounts, identifying the IT systems, reports used, relevant risks, and key internal controls, from initiation to recording of transactions.
• Diagnose opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency of various accounting processes.
• Work with the team (including Chief Accounting Officer, VP Revenue & Acquisitions, Operations Controller) on strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level