SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our accounting team at Southwest Mobile Storage. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting processes, including month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance, along with advanced knowledge of US GAAP principles. This role involves supporting daily cash reconciliations, assisting with payroll and tax filings, and leading special projects. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial controls, and contributing to overall business operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required: CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, at both transactional and analysis level.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with multi-company/divisional financials; budgeting and job costing highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy are needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills needed: MS Excel (advanced skills such as VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables and macros are preferred), MS Word, Accounting Software.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of the accounting team.
• Must be able to work effectively with department co-workers as well as with members of other departments.
• Must be able to interface professionally both inside and outside of the organization.

WHO WE ARE:

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 30 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers.

• Support month-end close procedures by posting journal entries with appropriate backup and ensuring accounts are reconciled with appropriate support and in accordance with US GAAP principles.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and transactional review including revenue and expense analysis.
• Ensure proper recording of Fixed Asset depreciation, transfers, reclasses, and disposals.
• Daily cash reconciliation and cash-flow monitoring assistance.
• Support and assist with reporting and compliance payroll, property, sales, and income tax filings.
• Support and assist with AP, AR, and Cash management functions.
• Update and maintain policies & procedure documentation.
• Record accurate COGS entries.
• Assist with coordination and responses to external auditors.
• Lead special projects as needed.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial information.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed.