Equipment Accounting Specialist

Position Details:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Full-time: Nonexempt [overtime after 40 hours per week]
• Location: On site in Wamego, Kansas
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm, extended hours as needed

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our accounting team in downtown Wamego, KS. This role processes equipment sales for all dealership locations, provides internal reporting, and completes vendor reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting and/or bookkeeping background to carry out these responsibilities confidently. This position directly supports KanEquip’s financial objectives and helps ensure its ongoing stability and viability.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned):

• Lead by example to uphold and promote all company values; Participate in employee recognition programs.
• Equipment sales:
  • Process sales paperwork accurately and timely, in both paper and electronic formats, from all dealership locations.
  • Apply for program discounts and remit accurate payment to floorplan vendors, within their deadlines.
  • Process customer finance contracts, following both internal and vendor requirements.
  • Ensure warranty registrations are recorded, and required paperwork is submitted to vendors.
  • Maintain inventory, vendor accounts, and KanEquip financials through precise general ledger entries.
  • Maintain all relevant files and supporting documents, using electronic workflow and storage methods.
• Financial Reconciliation:
  • Enter vendor invoices and associated costs to keep inventory costs updated and payment schedules accurate and current.
  • Reconcile monthly floorplan statements, working with fellow employees, vendors, or finance companies to investigate discrepancies.
  • Account for all unit sales transactions and verify accuracy of each sale through the general ledger.
  • Help close out month-end by balancing equipment totals to the general ledger.
• Associated Functions:
  • Promote a positive attitude at all times. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Help dealership staff and other accounting staff with business system questions and internal practices while reinforcing company values and promoting accurate accounting practices.
  • Make suggestions for process improvement, as related to sales accounting. Ensure excellent communication with dealership locations and with corporate operations.

Competencies:

• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of the team.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities, including the ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret data.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy when processing invoices, tracking payments, and auditing sales records.
• Have a working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including debits, credits, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (VLOOKUPs, formulas, and pivot tables), Outlook, and OneNote.
• Able to work from screens while sitting for extended periods of time, and to operate office equipment, including phones, fax machine, scanner, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, combined with analytical thinking and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet monthly accounting deadlines and complete essential responsibilities.
• Ability to learn new software and adapt to rapidly changing company transaction volumes.

Education & Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent accounting/bookkeeping experience will be considered.