Staff Accountant - Onsite - Industrial Equipment Distributor

At Atlantic Forklift Services , we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way—while recognizing and celebrating the wins along the way.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with small or mid-sized business experience who can meet deadlines, stay highly organized, and manage multiple priorities effectively. This individual will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of our growing industrial equipment dealerships under the Atlantic brand. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on setting. This role requires someone who is adaptable, takes ownership, and can confidently balance a variety of responsibilities in a shared services capacity.

Company Benefits:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience

- Comprehensive health insurance coverage with HSA and traditional PPO plan options

- Dental, vision, disability, and company paid life insurance available as well as 401k retirement with company match*

- Paid time off and holidays for work-life balance, including employee birthday*

- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Job Purpose:

The Staff Accountant supports the Controller in the execution of day-to-day accounting functions across the business. This role provides support across accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, asset management and month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Provide month-end close support.
• Assist with fleet management activities including registrations and reconcilement of maintenance and repair expenses.
• Assist with preparation of weekly/monthly cash flow reports.
• Assist with tracking asset additions and disposals and depreciation reconcilements.
• Assist with sales tax filings across multiple states while maintaining supporting documentation for compliance and audits.
• Assist with expense reconcilement and data analysis.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support/collaborate with administrative and operational teams.
• Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation, including providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Occasional travel to branch locations may be required.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and multi-entity accounting preferred.

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• 2–4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

  Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively in a structured environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve productivity goals.
• Strong time management and organization
• High energy and willingness to take initiative with a ‘never say it’s not my job’ attitude
• Stress tolerance and patience
• Demonstrates the power to take ownership and interest in learning

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in MS Excel, Google Chrome, and accounting software packages; experience with ERP systems a plus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Join our Team

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and become part of a company that values its employees, we want to hear from you! 

Atlantic Forklift Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

*company benefits are subject to required waiting period