Staff Accountant

About the role

At EquipmentShare, we’re hiring an Accountant at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. This role recommends improvements to accounting systems, applies accounting principles to analyze financial information, and prepares reports such as the balance sheet and profit and loss statement. The Accountant compiles and analyzes data for ledger entries, audits transactions, and may lead lower-level staff. You’ll establish or modify procedures and implement manual or computer-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• At the fully competent level, may lead and coordinate activities of other lower-level accountants, paraprofessionals, and/or clerical workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• May establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• May devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting.
• Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department as assigned.

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s transforming an industry to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work and are excited about growing within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities.
• Embrace change and continuous improvement.
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day.

Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous PTO + paid holidays.
• 401(k) + company match.
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!).
• Company events, food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.