Manager Inventory Accountant Jobs in Portland, OR

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, Stoughton 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 Assistant Controller and provides a wide range of accounting support including balance sheet reconciliations, financial 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.

• Prepare and record month-end accruals and other closing entries to ensure expenses and liabilities are accurately reflected in the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries in accordance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Provide excellent customer service to cross functional members of the TEC Team.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account classification.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff, including reviewing their work, answering questions, and helping develop their accounting knowledge and skills.
• Manage workload and proactively communicate with Management when there are unexpected challenges.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial information and supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, reconciliations, and other supporting information as needed.
• Participate in ad-hoc accounting projects as assigned by management.
• Perform other accounting duties and responsibilities as needed to support the overall accounting function.
• Prepare and record monthly warranty activity, which will include collaboration with branch warranty admins.

• 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.