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J T MCKINNEY

Senior Accountant

full-time•Brea

Summary

Location

Brea

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

 

SUMMARY

The Corporate Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial reports and audits.

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations
  • Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger
  • Review capital expenditure requests to ensure proper classification and compliance with accounting policies
  • Prepare and post fixed asset-related journal entries and monthly reconciliations
  • Support fixed asset audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
  • Compile and record official documents for all new loans and lease liabilities incurred.
  • Maintain and reconcile loan and lease schedules, including interest, principal payments, and covenant tracking
  • Ensure proper accounting under applicable guidance (e.g., ASC 842 – Leases)
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and insights.
  • Prepare and maintain management reports, dashboards, and KPIs
  • Prepare and review related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Assist with audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed. Assist in compiling information and explaining schedules during the annual audit.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, AP, and external partners on asset- and debt-related matters
  • Preparing state and local sales taxes in multiple states.
  • Assist in the monthly closing of the financials. Compile backup and prepare schedules that support recurring journal entries. Monthly closing schedule provided by Controller.
  • Reconcile & update assigned balance sheet accounts and compile supporting documentation for the audit file.
  • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
  • Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
  • Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and explain results
  • Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

 

  

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience with significant fixed asset accounting exposure and data analysis
  • Strong data analysis skills with advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and capitalization rules
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Current state driver’s license.

 

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

  

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 occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee regularly is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

 Mckinney Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you'll do

  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the fixed asset lifecycle, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits. This includes maintaining reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with various departments on asset-related matters.

About J T MCKINNEY

For over 35 years, Mckinney Trailers has led the way in trailer rentals and leasing across the United States. With a fleet of over 40,000 units and 20 branch locations strategically located near key distribution hubs, we provide a wide variety of semi-trailer types for clients across all industries. Our services include full-service maintenance, semi-trailer sales and purchases, as well as parking and transportation solutions. Known for high-quality equipment and outstanding customer service, Mckinney is the trusted partner you need in logistics. Rent, Lease or Buy from Mckinney Trailers. Visit https://www.mckinneytrailers.com.

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