Senior Accountant

Overview

Come grow with us by joining our team as a Senior Accountant!  In this role, you will play a critical role for the company and will work alongside other professionals within the team and other departments.  You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in various accounting functions, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know.  Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease.  Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead.  Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community.  Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step.  Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Continuous training to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and be a true business partner
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver outstanding customer service

Responsibilities

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial statements in compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Month-end and Year-end Closing: Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure accuracy in financial data.  Prepare work papers that provide detailed support of all balance sheet account balances.
• Audit Support: Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and contribute to enhancing accounting procedures.
• Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Stay updated on accounting standards, ensure compliance, and make recommendations to align with changes in regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, providing insights, trends, and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support strategic planning.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, ensuring their professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or relevant certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on financial reporting, analysis, and compliance.  Public Accounting auditing experience is a plus.
• Strong technical accounting skills, knowledge of GAAP, and ability to analyze large volume sets of data.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in leadership or mentoring roles is a plus.

*The Senior Accountant position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong financial background and exceptional analytical skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's financial success through accurate reporting, compliance, and strategic financial insights.

*This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated

Physical Requirements

• Work will be performed in an office setting.
• May be required to sit in long intervals and climb stairs
• Must have good manual dexterity

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. 

Pay Range

$75,000-$105,000

Compensation: 75000 to N/A (USD)