Accountant II

ABOUT WESTERN STATES

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers' toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation.

By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates for safety at Western States.  As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Embraces our caring culture where we each care to adhere with applicable safety policies, PPE expectations and stop work authority.

Customer Care Commitments

• Convey Warmth and Empathy - Acknowledge customers and greet everyone with an authentic smile.
• Actively Listen - Give your full attention, make eye contact, avoid interrupting, and ask clarifying questions.
• Build Trust - Take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through on commitments.
• Say Thank you - Express genuine appreciation for effort, feedback, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Tracks and updates fixed asset records, including transferring them to the rental fleet, acquiring, and disposing
• Facilitates fixed asset close and running monthly depreciation job.
• Submits annual personal property tax reports to counties.
• Leads the monthly close process including but not limited to recurring journal entries, allocations etc.
• Performs reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assists in preparing external financial reports as required by manufacturers and census bureaus for the products and industries we represent.
• Assists Controller with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement.
• Facilitates the fixed asset and inventory portion of the annual financial statement audit.
• Assists in sales tax filings and exemptions.
• Analyzes, develops, and implements changes related to the finance/accounting internal control process.
• Independently facilitates the process related to record retention.
• Works within and promotes corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Observes and promotes Western States customer care standards.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies and complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply math computation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft excel formulas and pivot tables.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proactive and positive attitude and professional communication skills for negotiation and reconciliation.
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and strong organizational skills to meet the challenges of a fast-paced business environment.
• Consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting or equivalent work-related experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial statement analysis and/or accounting.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft computer products and experience with ERP accounting software.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.