Staff Accountant
SOBRE NOSOTROS
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
LO QUE HARÁS
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting team through the execution of day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with the month-end and year-end close processes. This role ensures compliance with company policies and GAAP while contributing to the accuracy, timeliness, and overall efficiency of financial reporting and accounting operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, including ledger-to-subledger reconciliations and project accounting.
- Prepare and review bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards (GAAP).
- Analyze financial results and assist in identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support tax-related activities including gathering and reconciling sales and use tax data, as applicable.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial data.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
LO QUE ESPERAMOS DE USTED
We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and rely on each team member’s contributions to deliver accurate, timely, and professional service. This role requires clear and respectful written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to working collaboratively with customers and internal teams to resolve credit and account-related matters effectively and in a timely manner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Experience:
- 2–3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, TECHINCAL SKILL, & ABILITIES
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Gran capacidad analítica y de resolución de problemas
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
- Excelentes dotes de comunicación e interpersonales
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
QUÉ HAY PARA TI
En Thompson Machinery, creemos que las grandes prestaciones son algo más que ventajas: son esenciales para el bienestar y el éxito de los empleados. Hemos diseñado un paquete de beneficios que va más allá de lo ordinario, garantizando que los miembros de nuestro equipo prosperen tanto personal como profesionalmente. A continuación le ofrecemos un resumen de nuestras ventajas, incluidas algunas que nos diferencian de nuestros competidores.
THE BASICS
- Diversas opciones de planes médicos, incluida una opción gratuita
- Seguro dental y de visión
- Seguro de invalidez a corto y largo plazo a cargo de la empresa
- Seguro de vida básico a cargo de la empresa
- 401k de contrapartida
- Participación en beneficios
- 8 días festivos pagados al año
- Inicialmente, hasta 15 días de tiempo libre retribuido al año, que aumentarán tras cinco años de servicio.
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (PAE)
WHAT SETS US APART
- Salario competitivo
- Exposición a formación y desarrollo CAT de categoría mundial
- Reembolso de matrícula
- Asistencia en la compra de herramientas para adquirir herramientas de alta calidad con grandes descuentos
- Estipendio anual para la compra de botas de trabajo
- Programa de incentivos de la empresa
- Vacaciones de veterano pagadas anualmente a todos los miembros del servicio
- Programas de formación y desarrollo
- Uniformes de trabajo y servicios profesionales de limpieza
- Programas de bienestar financiero
Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Listing is current as of Sep 04, 2026 10:45 PM