Staff Accountant

Empower Rental Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in Franklin, TN!

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of being the difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently. We now have over 36 locations, and we are
adding a Staff Accountant to our team in the Support Center location!

*** Remote position; candidates must be able to work standard business hours in Central Standard Time ***

Company Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid STD disability benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Employee Sharing Program

Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting team by preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities. This role assists with monthly accounting tasks, including reconciling cash disbursement accounts, preparing prepaid asset and accrual schedules, preparing journal entries, facilitating inventory cycle counts, performing research, and supporting the financial audit. The Staff Accountant will work under close supervision, receiving training and guidance from the accounting manager and other senior team members, and is expected to develop a solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel in a growing and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing recurring journal entries, accrual entries, correcting journal entries, and conducting research.
• Through research and follow-up, ensure that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved timely.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Reports to the accounting manager.
• Assist with bank compliance and the annual financial audit.
• Support training initiatives by learning business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilities.
• Perform a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the achievement of goals and business objectives.

• Maintains a safe work environment.
  • Performs job functions safely at all times.
  • Participates in all safety meetings.
  • Communicates all concerns or violations to the appropriate manager(s) immediately.
  • Uses the proper Personal Protective Equipment when performing work duties. Employee wears the proper shoes, glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.  The employee is properly attired to perform their job safely (no loose-fitting clothes, unsafe jewelry, etc.).
  • Abides by all local, state, and Federal laws; reads, understands, and agrees to follow the policies outlined in the Company Safety Manual and Company Handbook.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Assists in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).
• Ability to manage time effectively and develop analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Effective interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance or a related field
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (internship or entry-level experience preferred)
• 0-2 years of experience with a general ledger software (Sage Intacct knowledge preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel with willingness to expand skills

Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer