PEAK Senior Staff Accountant

Description

Company Overview:

For over 25 years, Pinnacle Trailer Sales, Inc. has been a trusted leader in the semi-trailer industry, specializing in sales, parts, and service solutions. Guided by our Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Listening, Duty, Teamwork, and Responsibility; we foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence. We prioritize both customer satisfaction and employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid life insurance and disability plans. At Pinnacle, we are committed to delivering quality, reliability, and innovation in everything we do.

Job Summary:
The PEAK Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, as well as coordinating day-to-day accounting functions for the leasing and rental division of the business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the monthly close process
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet and income statement preparation
• Maintain assigned GL accounts; prepare complex account reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies; review transactions for proper account/classification; maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations; reconcile credit-card/merchant accounts; assist with cash reporting; research reconciling items and unusual transactions.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register; determine capitalization versus expense treatment; record additions, disposals and depreciation; reconcile fixed assets to the GL; support CIP accounting.
• Complete internal audits/tax schedules and reconciliations, lead county/state audits
• Document internal processes/procedures; look for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Understand all accounting systems and suggest/implement ways to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare intercompany balances ensuring proper documentation and balance to appropriate entity
• Train Staff Accountants/AP/AR personnel; answer technical accounting questions; serve as a resource
• Communicate with customers and/or sales team regarding delinquent balances, lease payoffs, and payments
• Prepare annual reports for customers detailing payment history for tax/audit purposes
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
• 4+ years of accounting, auditing, and/or related experience with solid understanding of GAAP. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills & Competencies:

• Reliable and dependable with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Self-motivated and organized; able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills
• Honest, Trustworthy, Sound judgment with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit for extended periods, use a computer, and perform repetitive typing; occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and lift or carry objects up to 25–30 lbs. (e.g., files, supplies, or equipment). 
• Work Environment: Standard indoor office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature, and periodic movement throughout the office, mailroom, or storage areas.