Sr. Accountant, Field Accounting

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The Senior Accountant will serve as a key resource for the Field Accounting team, focusing on resolving accounting-related issues that impact field operations. This role emphasizes collaboration with operational teams and other departments to ensure accurate financial processes at the field level. Responsibilities include analyzing and correcting field-related accounting discrepancies, preparing field-level journal entries, and meeting with field personnel to identify issues and develop practical solutions.

Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills are essential to support operational decision‑making and maintain compliance.

• Partner with operations and other departments to understand issues and develop solutions as well as maintain accurate accounting practices at the field level.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues affecting field operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Prepare and document adjustments and field-level journal entries related to operational activities that impact financial results, including during month-end close.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for processes, resolutions, and guidance provided to the field.
• Communicate effectively with field teams and internal stakeholders to explain accounting impacts and solutions.
• Support ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving field-level accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting required.
• 2–3 years in Public Accounting (audit) experience required; 5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and proactive problem solver with excellent analytical, quantitative, and investigative abilities.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates effectively with other members of the organization.
• Desires to develop accounting knowledge through continual learning opportunities.
• Willing and able to travel periodically.

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground.

Base Pay Range: $73,040.00 –

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

• 12–25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Gear up for an exciting career! Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.