Sr. Accountant

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and provides a wide range of accounting support including construction job costing, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, property management reporting, journal entries and month-end close related duties. This position also performs complex technical accounting activities and financial analyses. Although this position is generally subject to moderate direct supervision, a degree of creativity, latitude and independent problem-solving is expected.

Preparation and review of monthly internal and external reports including quarterly debt covenant certificates provided to various lenders.
• Research and analyze technical positions and compliance efforts related to GAAP, including the implementation of new policies and standards.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting aspects tied to specific balance sheet accounts and cash flow. Responsible for preparing monthly statement of cash flow.
• Set up and maintain the COA, account mapping, and reporting structure for consistency and completeness and in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for a wide range of month-end close related responsibilities and monthly balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to the warranty receivable transactions and revenue recognition compliance.
• Analyze complex financial information and provide recommendations to Management on opportunities to improve profits and reduce business risk. Responsible for the quarterly balance sheet flux analysis and monthly corporate overhead analysis.
• Perform ad-hoc research and projects as needed. Rely on professional experience and judgement to assess risk and pursue accounting issues independently. Resolve or report to management as needed. Be able to write technical memos as needed.
• Review debt, lease and other agreements for accounting considerations. Report to management and/or write-up summary of impacts as needed.
• Interface with external audit teams and assist with overall administration of the company's external audits
• Provide excellent customer service to cross functional members of the TEC Team.
• Support cycle of continuous improvement in process and controls. Apply structured problem solving techniques to create robust, enduring process workflows.
• Manage workload and proactively communicate with Management when there are unexpected challenges.
• Partner with IT and FP&A on the implementation of system enhancements and reporting initiatives

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 3-5 years of experience (public/ private mix preferred)
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management teams
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail while at the same time able to understand big picture/overall strategy & business impacts.
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to influence in a cross-functional fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to successfully oversee direct reports and serve as positive role model in alignment with the TEC Way.
• Ability to utilize sound judgment in successfully managing ambiguous situations or changes in direction and priorities.
• Strong functional knowledge of industry specific ERP applications and functionality preferred

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment's comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.