Accountant ; Charlotte, NC

Overview

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, United Rentals, come build your future with United Rentals! As an Accountant I at United Rentals, you will be responsible for performing monthly accounting activities for operations throughout the US and Canada. Duties include performing general ledger account reconciliations, monthly close tasks, and providing accounting support to field operations and corporate, as necessary.

This is a hybrid role located in our Charlotte, NC corporate office.

• Perform monthly close processes and account reconciliations in support of the monthly close process
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations; explain period fluctuations and research/clear account transactions
• Execute assigned monthly close processes and book general ledger journal entries with proper support, timely and accurately
• Update instructions for current procedures/processes, as needed
• Provide assistance to regions, districts and branches for accounting matters
• Respond to inquiries from the field on accounting matters related to assigned responsibilities
• Provide financial reporting support related to assigned responsibilities to the Regions as necessary
• Complete ad hoc analyses related to assigned responsibilities
• Provide financial data related to assigned responsibilities to fulfill both internal and external requests for financial data efficiently
• Identify process improvement opportunities that adds value to company
• Other duties assigned as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience required
• CPA/CMA designation or MBA preferred
• Public and/or private accounting experience preferred
• Excellent PC skills (MS Office including advanced Excel skills)
• Financial accounting software skills preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as necessary

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email  for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.