Staff Accountant / Accountant

Mechanical Sales, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Mechanical Sales, Inc. is seeking an accountant to join our growing team in Omaha. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly statements, and supporting ERP implementation with NetSuite.

You will drive reconciliations and assist in month-end close, collaborating across departments to ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and 1–2 years of accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience, required.
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software, preferred.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be able to work outside of normal office hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Assist with data validation and reconciliation during ERP implementation.
• Participate in testing and process documentation.
• Support accounting process improvements related to the new ERP system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Mechanical Sales is seeking an accountant to join our growing team! This position is ideal for someone who is eager to further develop their accounting skills while contributing to financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and driving process improvements. The accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, assisting with our Oracle NetSuite ERP implementation, and providing financial information that helps drive business decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Maintain supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts
• Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation processes
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Maintain supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts
• Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation processes
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

Bank Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Research and resolve discrepancies

General Accounting

• Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data

ERP Implementation Support

• Assist with data validation and reconciliation during ERP implementation
• Participate in testing and process documentation
• Support accounting process improvements related to the new ERP system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, required
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software, preferred
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be able to work outside of normal office hours when necessary

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Enjoys analyzing data and solving problems
• Is dependable, organized, and accountable
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes
• Learns quickly and adapts to changing priorities
• Communicates effectively with coworkers across departments
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Builds trust through responsiveness, accuracy, and follow-through
• Discretionary bonus programs
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Stable, family-oriented work environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting while completing detailed work requiring sustained concentration
• Frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment
• Occasionally lift and carry office materials weighing up to 20 pounds