Staff Accountant

Business Profile: At Pacific Mobile Structures we have a consistent track record in the commercial modular building industry. We sell and lease mobile office space and build innovative modular structures. With over 275 employees, we maintain a rental fleet of over 9,000 units spanning 4.8 million square feet and over 1,400 storage containers. We reinvest 15% of our revenues into maintaining our products. Additionally, over 86% of our customers order from us again, and over 60% of our business comes from referrals. We provide high-performing re-locatable classrooms, as well as quality modular structures for office buildings, medical clinics, government services, and workforce housing.

As a values-based company, we have built a unique culture that drives our performance in the marketplace. We put our values at the forefront of everything we do, from hiring to our strategic long-term planning process. We empower our employees to make decisions that honor our values. This, along with our size and financial strength, allows the company to lead our industry in crafting a rewarding employee experience. Ownership’s long-term vision and its many dedicated employees create a culture that cannot be duplicated.

Job Title:Staff Accountant

Pay Levels:

• Level I ($27-$30 / $56,160-$62,400 annually)
• Level II ($30-$34 / $62,400-$70,720 annually)
• Level III ($34-$38 / $70,720-$79,040 annually)
  
  

Location: Corporate Office, Chehalis

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Benefits:

• 7.5 Paid Holidays 2 additional Floating Holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time per year
• 80 hours PTO (Paid Time Off) effective on the hire date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 401(K) Retirement Benefits with Company Match
• Exercise Subsidy Plan, equal to $25 per month
• Quarterly Wellness Incentives
• Safety and Values Recognition Programs
• Years of Service Recognition
• Employee Development & Training
• Drug-Free, Safety-Focused Environment
  
  

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for all container activity for PMSI. This includes asset additions, monthly depreciation posting, disposals, and the management of all container sales projects. They also manage, track, create, and transfer all refurb assets. Other tasks include general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliation, assisting with inventory management as needed, and other accounting tasks as requested. You will thrive in this position if you have a strong work ethic, are an analytical thinker, have exceptional excel skills, and enjoy problem-solving. This position will require interacting with branch staff daily, so strong customer service skills are crucial. An ideal candidate appreciates working in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Summary:

This position involves a multi-level career ladder, which includes Staff Accountant I, II, and III. The level at which an offer is made will be based on the current needs of the company along with the qualifications of the applicant.

The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of a Staff Accountant III. As a Staff Accountant I and Staff Accountant II, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of a Staff Accountant III. Promotion is at the discretion of the manager and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.

Major Duties:

• Container Liaison
• Be the go-to person for the Storage Container Sales Director and their team.
• Be responsible for ALL container new customer account setup (rental & purchase).
• Manage all container asset activity.
• Update asset record includes required information once the asset is received.
• Process container depreciation monthly.
• Dispose of or 'sell' containers.
• Reconcile container subledger to general ledger.
• Manage container sales projects.
• Ensure that the process for container sales is followed by all.
• Manage each container sales project from start to finish; create container quick bill invoice, verify payment has been made and cleared, notify salesperson container can be delivered, and then dispose of sold container.
• Manage the refurbs on our mobile units.
• Review monthly completed refurb sheets.
• Process journal entries as necessary.
• Track REFURB asset group spend.
• Transfer completed refurbishments from the REFURB to FLT IMP asset group.
• Process ALL 'quick bill' invoices.
• Complete the daily bank reconciliation.
• Reconcile multiple general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with analysis of inventory discrepancies as requested.
• Assist with journal entries as requested.
• Assist with research / analysis projects as requested.
  

Qualifications:

Applicants must, at a minimum, be fully qualified for the Staff Accountant - Level I.

Job Requirements:

Basic Requirements for the Staff Accountant I:

• 2 years general accounting experience required.
• Completion of at least 6 semester hours of accounting classes from an accredited college. (additional experience may be substituted for education at managers discretion).
• Ability to perform tasks as instructed and with manager oversight and input, within a fast paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, debits, credits, general ledger functions, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Experience with financial software is highly desirable.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze financial data and successfully reconcile basic general ledger accounts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, 10-key.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all communications. Verbally and written with co-workers at the corporate office, branches, and vendors.
  
  

Basic Requirements for the Staff Accountant II:

• 3 years general accounting experience required.
• Completion of at least 12 semester hours of accounting classes from an accredited college. (additional experience may be substituted for education at managers discretion).
• Ability to perform tasks as assigned with intermittent manager oversight and input, within a fast paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, debits, credits, general ledger functions, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Experience with financial software is highly desirable.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks as assigned with intermittent manager oversight and input, within a fast paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, debits, credits, general ledger functions, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Experience with financial software is highly desirable.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 preferred.
  
  

Basic Requirements for the Staff Accountant III:

• 5 years general accounting experience required.
• Completion of at least 18 semester hours of accounting classes from an accredited college. (additional experience may be substituted for education at managers discretion).
• Ability to perform tasks as assigned with little or no manager oversight and input, within a fast paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, debits, credits, general ledger functions, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Experience with financial software is highly desirable.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze financial data and successfully reconcile basic general ledger accounts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, 10-key.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all communications. Verbally and written with co-workers at the corporate office, branches, and vendors.
  
  

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Charitable Donation Matching, Safety and Values Reward Programs, Community Involvement and Other Great Benefits of being a Pacific Mobile Employee.

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