Accountant II

Rain for Rent

$75K — $87K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of three years of accounting and financial record-keeping experience.
  • Experience with fixed assets, rental assets, and depreciation preferred.
  • Proficiency in U.S. GAAP principles and company capitalization policies.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and large data sets, especially fixed asset modules.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve accounting issues.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accounting records for fixed and rental assets.
  • Process additions, transfers, trade-ins, and write-offs of assets.
  • Monitor construction activities and ensure timely asset placement.
  • Prepare depreciation calculations and asset reporting schedules.
  • Support rental fleet accounting and conduct asset audits.
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Competitive paid time off and nine paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Company-sponsored training and career development
  • Supportive work environment fostering personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
The Accountant II serves as a primary accounting resource supporting the Company's fixed asset and rental asset portfolio. The incumbent will focus on Fixed & Rental Asset Accounting. The role is heavily focused on asset lifecycle accounting, including capitalization, construction-in-progress, depreciation, transfers, disposals, reconciliations, asset reporting, and rental fleet accounting activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accounting records for company-owned fixed assets and rental fleet assets.
• Review and process asset additions, transfers, trade-ins, retirements, write-offs, and disposals.
• Monitor construction-in-progress activity and support timely placement of assets into service.
• Prepare depreciation calculations, asset roll-forwards, reconciliations, and asset reporting schedules.
• Support rental fleet accounting, branch transfers, inventory verification, and asset audits.
• Prepare assigned journal entries, account reconciliations, and close support schedules.
• Perform lease accounting activities and support ASC 842 compliance activities.
• Assist with daily cash management activities, including preparation, coordination, and support of wire transfers in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
• Support daily and monthly cash reporting activities by preparing schedules, validating supporting documentation, and assisting with cash-related analyses and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounting leadership, Accounts Payable, and treasury-related functions to ensure timely processing, tracking, and documentation of cash disbursements and funding activities.
• Prepare and organize audit support for fixed assets, leases, capital expenditures, and assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, process documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with capital expenditure reporting, asset-related financial analysis, and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the operation.

Education and/or Experience:

A bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting, finance or business administration or related field preferred from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial record-keeping experience is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Progressive accounting experience with fixed assets, rental assets, depreciation, capitalization, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support preferred.
  • Experience supporting large equipment fleets, rental equipment businesses, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or other capital-intensive environments strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply Company capitalization policies to recurring and non-routine asset transactions.
  • Understanding of asset lifecycle concepts including acquisition, capitalization, transfer, depreciation, impairment indicators, retirement, and disposal.
  • Experience with ERP fixed asset modules, fixed asset subledgers, lease accounting systems controls, and large data sets preferred.
  • Ability to research issues, identify root causes, communicate findings, and recommend practical accounting or process corrections.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities during close and audit deadlines.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling financial information.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

At Rain for Rent, in-person work at our offices and/or branch location is a top priority because it allows us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and builds a workplace culture that drives our continued success. This role requires onsite presence at a Rain for Rent office and/or branch location. Except for limited circumstances, remote and/or hybrid options are not offered at this time.

The employee will be exposed to a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

What we offer:

At Rain for Rent, we take pride in taking care of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our offerings include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Competitive base salary
  • Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
  • Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities
  • And many other valuable perks

We are proud to support those who have served our country. We are honored to share that Rain for Rent has earned the Military Friendly® Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026! This is our fourth consecutive year being recognized, and our second year achieving Gold-level distinction. We are committed to hiring and supporting veterans. Vets - Rain for Rent® When you join the Rain for Rent team, you're not just building a career-you're building meaningful relationships, doing work that matters, and making a positive impact in your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

**Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants**

Estimated rate of pay - $75,000 - $87,000 annually DOE

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