Accountant / AP

Best Equipment Company, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Best Equipment Company, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support the finance team in Indianapolis, handling AP processing, vendor relationships, and collections while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

The role focuses on day-to-day financial operations, bank deposits, and collaborative cross-department work to optimize working capital and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience (or CPA progress).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable (AP) processing, vendor relationships, credit memo issuance, bank deposits, company expense management, and client collections/credit applications.
• Record transactions in GAAP; reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close, revenue recognition, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, payables, invoicing, receivables, commissions, and reporting.
• Prepare detailed workpapers for financial reviews and tax filings.
• Maintain documented ERP procedures and master data.
• Partner with internal departments on strategic reporting and controls.
• Analyze working capital and coordinate with customers and vendors.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Education

Accounting accreditation progress (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision

Job description

Company Overview

Best Equipment is a family-owned and operated environmental equipment dealership headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide premium equipment sales and service in industries such as garbage and recycling, sweeping, sewer, hydro excavation, and underground operations. Serving municipalities and contractors across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and our family values are at the heart of everything we do.

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 www.BestEquipmentCo.com .