What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at The Raymond Corporation?
At Pengate Handling Systems, we do more than provide material handling equipment, we help businesses operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As one of the region’s leading providers of material handling and warehouse solutions, Pengate partners with customers across a wide range of industries to deliver innovative equipment, technology, service, and automation solutions that keep operations moving.
With a strong reputation built on customer service, reliability, and long-term partnerships, our team is driven by collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our people, embrace evolving technology, and create opportunities for employees to grow their careers while making a real impact on the business and the customers we serve.
We are hiring a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving processes, and driving accuracy within a fast-paced environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close activities, reconciliations, expense management, and financial reporting while helping support operational and accounting efficiencies across the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Support monthly close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Review financial data and documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Prepare account reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid amortization schedules
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis
- Partner with departments across the business to resolve invoice discrepancies and outstanding items
- Manage and reconcile Raymond account statements to ensure timely invoice processing
- Collaborate with Raymond parent company accounting teams to resolve accounting discrepancies
- Serve as the primary resource for Concur expense and invoice processes
- Review and approve expense reports for policy compliance
- Monitor timely submission and approval of expenses
- Process and batch expense activity
- Help develop and improve Concur invoice workflows and processes
- Assist with audit preparation and annual audit requests
- Identify opportunities for automation, reporting improvements, and process efficiencies
- Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments and stakeholders
- Process-oriented mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and automation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience working within ERP systems and accounting software
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2–3 years of general accounting experience
- Experience with Concur Expense and Concur Invoice strongly preferred
- Prior industry experience in distribution, manufacturing, construction, or related environments is a plus
Why Join Pengate?
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for career growth, development, and internal advancement
- A collaborative team-oriented culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Stability of an established organization with the energy of a growing team
Pengate Handling Systems is dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. All human relations decisions will not be based on persons’ race, color, religion, sex, national original, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or citizenship. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation in completing an application, interview, or pre-employment requirement, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@pengate.com