Accountant AP

Summary of the Position

The mission of the Accountant is to serve as the foundational pillar for the finance team at Best Equipment. This role is accountable for overseeing key financial transactions including Accounts Payable (AP) processing and vendor management credit memo processing bank deposits expense management and collections/credit applications. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented methodical and take-charge professional who thrives in a steady work environment and enjoys ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Transactional Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounts payable (AP) processing vendor relationships credit memo issuance bank deposits company expense management and client collections/credit applications.
• General Ledger & Accounting Functions: Record transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accurate classification promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Assist with accounting and finance functions including revenue recognition accruals prepaids fixed assets payables customer invoicing receivables commissions month-end close and financial reporting.
• Financial Review & Compliance: Compile analyze and review system data to streamline processes and reduce manual reporting. Prepare detailed workpapers for financial reviews and tax filings.
• Process & ERP Maintenance: Maintain documented procedures and master data within the ERP system.
• Strategic Financial Projects: Partner with internal departments on strategic initiatives including custom report creation internal control design and policy implementation.
• Working Capital Optimization: Analyze and create optimized working capital programs in coordination with customers financial institutions and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience (or demonstrated progress toward an accounting accreditation/CPA).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a methodical problem-solving mindset.
• Collaborative team player willing to work across departments.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Navision strongly preferred).
• Ability to review ascertain and analyze key financial information from legal contracts and agreements.

Work Environment / Travel Requirements

• Work Location: On-site at Company Headquarters 5550 Poindexter Dr Indianapolis IN.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal (less than 5% overnight travel).

Benefits:

Starting salary is competitive and will be based on qualification and experience. Best Equipment offers medical dental vision and life insurance 401K 10 paid holidays vacation and sick time plus more benefits. For more information on Best Equipment please visit .