Staff Accountant

Summary Of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is looking for a Staff Accountant. This position is responsible for a broad range of general accounting functions. This role will focus on monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Produce/review monthly journal entries for various areas of responsibility
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
• Perform financial analysis and prepare internal reports for management review
• Support preparation of financial statements and related disclosures
• Assist with internal and outside auditor requests
• Assist in audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries
• Support compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

• 2+ years’ experience in public or corporate accounting
• Self‑starter with a desire for process improvement and learning
• Understanding of internal controls and U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical & problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across functional teams and interpret a variety of instructions including written and oral
• Ability to analyze and efficiently utilize large amounts of information

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Cell formatting, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
• Organization and communication skills must be highly developed
• Computer skills need to be broad based

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

• Ability to calculate accounting functions, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee will need to sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, and focus on a computer screen for extended periods of time.

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for all employees and applicants. We make all employment‑related decisions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We participate in E‑Verify in the United States. Drug free and alcohol‑free workplace notice. Dobbs Equipment is an equal opportunity and at‑will employer.