Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT  

US Markets, Inc.

Do you possess abilities to produce high-quality work in sometimes ambiguous environments, to analytically interpret financial information, and to improve business processes?  Do you retain critical thinking skills, a desire to utilize your analytical skillset, and the drive to work collaboratively & cross-functionally?  Would you enjoy an opportunity to work with an established organization at the top of its industry niche?  If this describes you, please consider US Markets!

DBA “USM ReRents,” US Markets, Inc. is the leading aerial construction equipment re-rental company in the US, renting straight & articulating booms, spider lifts, compact atrium crawlers and telehandlers to large equipment rental yards/companies all over North America (who, in turn, rent these booms and lifts to the end user - typically a construction contractor).  We are a wholesale, re-rental operation.

About the position:

As the Sr. Accountant for a 25-employee small business, you will be key to both the accounting team and to the organization - - instrumental in supporting USM’s long-term growth! Reporting to the Controller as she oversees all financial and accounting activities of the company, you will support accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. Strategic functions include:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Engage in accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and GL reconciliations
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and monitoring of budget-to-actual performance
• Maintain the chart of accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Invoicing on sales of equipment (assets)
• Review bad debt write-offs
• File state unemployment taxes
• Manage tax-exempt certificates
• Inventory Management - establish and document process & procedure, and reconcile to the general ledger
• Analyze work orders each month (capitalized?)
• Account for financial relationships between affiliated entities (“sister” small companies under similar ownership) including allocation of shared expenses, implementation of charge-back mechanisms, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions) to ensure accuracy & transparency
• Calculate sales commissions for the sales force
• Post entries for bank loans
• Produce amortization schedules

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Assist in developing, implementing, & monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Be mindful of compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations 
• Aid Controller in coordinating external auditors, banks and tax professionals for annual audits and filings
• Arrange monthly investor checks 

Process Improvement and Systems Management

• You will evaluate and enhance our accounting systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy, support the implementation of new financial software or tools as needed, and identify opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements & revenue enhancements.
• Coordinate, expediate and/or facilitate software conversion projects and tasks
• Collaborate with USM functional teams to support business initiatives and provide insights

In addition to supporting the strategic accounting initiatives above, essential accounting tasks include:

• business analysis
• monthly & annual closings
• the back-up of A/P processes & reviewing/approving A/P check runs
• backing up A/R processes
• performing collections duties
• review invoicing to customers (search for errors & make corrections)
• prepare & review journal entries & account reconciliations, and
• identify & record accruals, prepaid expenses and other adjustments.

You will engage in credit card/expense reconciliations; audit and approve corporate credit card and personal reimbursement expense reports; oversee sales and use tax collection, reporting, returns and compliance; prepare monthly state tax filings; prepare ad-hoc financial reports, and document accounting process and procedure.  You’ll also manage the new customer account setup process (including credit checks), implement and monitor risk management initiatives,  and keep related scanning current. There is a lot to do - are you up for it?! 😊

 

What we’re looking for:

  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and strong knowledge of GAAP

  Three to five years’ relevant general ledger accounting experience

  Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Advanced Excel skills a must (e.g., pivot table, V lookup, indirect, index, etc.)

  Successful collections experience

  Meaningful experience with multi-state sales and use tax collection and returns

  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

  A CPA designation is preferred

  Demonstrated project management skills

  Experience with ERP or accounting software evaluation, selection & implementation  

 

Where you’ll be working:

This role is based at USM’s corporate office in Elmhurst, Illinois.  As the USM workplace is fast-paced and rather team-oriented, remote work arrangements are not available.

 

Why you’ll like working here:

• Salary range of $79,000 to 89,000 (dependent upon skill levels, related experience and industry familiarity).
• Steady, in-office work schedule of Mon - Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
• Group health care benefits include five (5) United Healthcare medical plans from which to choose, a Mutual of Omaha dental plan, and EyeMed vision care
• Company-provided life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Available (voluntary) programs in Accident Protection, Critical Illness Protection, and STD
• Employer-matching SIMPLE IRA plan
• Free & confidential EAP services
• Great teammates, and a real work-life balance

 

About USM ReRents:

Founded in 1990, USM ReRents was the first company in the wholesale aerial work platform rental industry. Our commitment from day one was to rent only to rental companies. We are always our customers' partner and never their competitor! With over 1000 rental customers in the United States and Canada, USM ReRents has established itself as the premier re-rental partner with whom our customers are able to meet high demand (without incurring the large capital expense) while offering to their customers the very best in high-reach articulating, telescopic & specialty booms, spider lifts for those with restricted access (difficult reach projects), mini-cranes, and high-reach / heavy-lift telehandlers.

Today we proudly maintain and offer an expansive fleet with an average age of seven-eight years. Our sales and service teams are second to none with a solid background & knowledge base of the industry and its frequently unique challenges. Learn more at https://www.usmrerents.com 

USM is also an excellent place to work! We employ dedicated individuals in various job categories, and offer stable, long-term, professional career opportunities supported with competitive compensation and quality benefit programs.

US Markets is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 530-8550.