Staff Accountant

We are a John Deere dealer with 36 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. At Quality Equipment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our employees, and our community. Our employees and management stay close to our customers and strive to serve them quickly and in ways that make sense in each local area.

Our work culture is ethical, entrepreneurial, and hard working.  We work with excellent people every day – our customers and our co-workers. Our work is challenging and offers a great deal of variety in the tasks we do. At Quality Equipment, we strive to be the premier John Deere dealer in our region by serving our customers with commitment and integrity.

We offer the opportunity for stable, rewarding, and challenging work with a large and growing company which still maintains the feel of a small business.   At Quality Equipment, there are opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

We are currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join us in our Fuquay-Varina store.

Performs various accounting duties according to dealership policy including but not limited to recording transactions, preparing financial information and reports, performing account reconciliations, and handling customer and vendor request.  

 Responsibilities:

1. Prepares various daily, monthly, and annual financial reports or statements.
2. Records routine or recurring transactions.
3. Makes necessary corrections and/or adjustments to receive accurate report information.
4. Performs basic account reconciliations.
5. Strong Communication and organizational skills while working with others in the organization to answer accounting questions or resolve issues.
6. Excellent customer service skills, while building working relationships with our clients and vendors.
7. Run Monthly or Year end reports and programs as required.
8. Required to be knowledgeable on how all accounting programs work and training of employees as required.
9. Assist in preparing monthly and annual returns.
10. Assist and provide all required information for internal and external audits.
11. Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
12. Ability to secure and handle cash.
13. Conduct oneself in the presence of customers in a manner befitting the image of the company.
14. Learns, adapts, improves various functions within the accounting department to provide assistant during peak seasons, absences and the ability to train new employees.
15. Participates in training programs as appropriate with job requirements.
16. Must be able to work well with peers and customers to solve problems and achieve goals using accepted company behavior.
17. Perform other duties as so directed by management in line with the objectives of the organization.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. 2 years or equivalent work experience in related field.
2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance discipline preferred.
3. Understands accounting fundamentals such as debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and has knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
4. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and accounting applications.
5. Experience with a diverse range of manufacturers and machines, preferred but not required.
6. Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
7. Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
8. Ability to train employees, to provide organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
9. Ability to speak and listen effectively one on one or within a group.
10. Strong Microsoft Excel skills along with the ability to use standard desktop applications and internet functions.

Physical Demands:

• Noise Levels: Medium to High.
• Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Mobility: Squatting, bending, climbing, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, sitting   and repetitive keyboarding for long durations of time.
• Visual: Working with PC, online content, manuals and close detailed work.
• Driving: Daily – Short and long distances.
• Work Environment: Exposure to extreme weather, fumes, airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.
• Dexterity: Ability to grasp and manipulate tools, equipment and machines.

Our employees receive competitive wages and can participate in the benefits which currently include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(K) program with employer match and a company discount. In addition, Quality Equipment provides significant paid training and opportunities for professional and personal development.  Our goal is for our employees to reach their full potential.