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Staff Accountant

GREAT WESTERN LEASING AND SALES, LLC

Staff Accountant

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY: 

    Great Western Leasing & Sales is a dynamic trailer sale, leasing, and rental company in significant growth mode. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently has operations in Fontana, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ; Grants Pass, OR; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Salt Lake City, UT. GWLS is seeking expansion into other sites in its current footprint, as well as into other cities across the country. GWLS currently seeks a well-qualified STAFF ACCOUNTANT to help the company drive positive growth in our Finance & Accounting Department.

    This role is based in Irvine, CA. 

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Temporary remote due to Covid-19

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Perform monthly and daily bank reconciliation. 

    • Initiate and record daily transactions: EFT, ACH, fund transfer, cash advance.

    • Prepare and record daily/monthly accounting cash entries. Reconcile, research, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. 

    • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly cash analysis reports to management. 

    • Active contributor in month-end, year-end closing (record J.E & reconcile G/L). 

    • Review and reconcile corp. credit cards & expense reimbursements. 

    • Prepare and file sale & use tax, property tax, FET, etc.

    • Update financial data in databases timely to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.

    • Work on special projects and perform analysis as needed. 

    • Provide support for internal and external audits.  

    • Identify weaknesses in internal financial controls. 

    • Identify and reconcile differences between conflicting balances in an account.

    • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.  

    • Other duties as assigned.

     

    REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Knowledge of GAAP. 

    • Must be highly organized and able to adapt to a fast paced and changing business environment. 

    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and expert level Excel (macros, pivot tables, H & V-Lookup); ability to utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting activities. 

    • Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to interpret data and solve problems, effectively handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. 

    • Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with internal and external customers. 

    • Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. 

    • Demonstrated ability to multi-task using multiple systems (automated and manual) while monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.

    • Strong analytical skills and the ability to bring solutions to a problem. 

    • Independent critical thinking and data validation mandatory. 

    • Strong attention to be detail and retention of pertinent information.

    • Organized self-starter that works well in a team environment 

    • Work independently, as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. 

    • 3+ years of accounting experience. 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.

     

    SALARY: DOE

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Benefits, 401k, HSA/FSA, Employee Discounts, Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay.