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EquipmentShare · 1 day ago

Accounting Manager

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

EquipmentShare is a company focused on transforming the construction industry through innovative technology and support. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee month-end close procedures, mentor team members, and manage multiple accounting projects while ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

ConstructionFleet ManagementSaaSService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform month-end and year-end close procedures and be available to assist other team members with their procedures or address their questions as needed

Direct the post-close integration of accounting functions for newly acquired entities, including chart of accounts mapping, internal control implementation, and the alignment of accounting policies to corporate standards

Prepare and/or review audit and review engagement requests timely to help ensure support files are ready to go to the auditors in a timely manner

Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines that may overlap one another and effectively prioritize tasks

Use technology and tools to help create efficiencies within the month-end close process

Cross-train and mentor new team members to integrate them into the accounting procedures

Maintain the process documents for the month-end and year-end close process ensuring they are up-to-date and available to support the training of new team members

Search for opportunities to help ensure accurate financial records, streamline current processes or identify new processes, and identify controls that could be implemented

Effectively communicate with Management on any challenges encountered and provide solutions to consider, be actively involved in the solution

May or may not be the direct supervisor of other team members

Support the Assistant Controller group and Management with ad hoc projects and requests

Qualification

GAAPCPAAccounting experiencePeople managementProblem-solvingProject managementTraining othersCommunicationDetail-orientedTeamwork

Required

Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to research accounting matters, interpret the guidance and propose the appropriate accounting treatment

Be comfortable working independently and in a team environment

Be able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and effectively manage multiple deadlines, be able to effectively prioritize the workload to ensure deadlines are met timely

Must have a desire to understand the details, have strong problem-solving skills, and be capable of identifying and proposing solutions to key stakeholders across departments

Be comfortable working in an open work environment and able to focus on the task at hand avoiding distractions

Must be organized and detail oriented

Must be a solid and effective communicator and be able to effectively document accounting processes and procedures

Have a strong desire to assist team members and effectively train others to ensure processes are followed

Bachelor's degree in accounting and a CPA is preferred

At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience required, preferably at least 2 years in public accounting and at least 3 years in industry

Prior people management experience, required

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer