General Accountant II

The General Accountant II supports the Finance Department through account reconciliations, billing support, journal entries, month-end close activities, and other core accounting functions. This role works closely with the Controller and Accounting team to ensure accurate financial records and efficient accounting operations. This position is designed for an individual seeking long-term professional growth within the accounting profession. As experience and proficiency are developed, the successful candidate will have opportunities to assume increasing responsibility in financial reporting, process improvement, project work, and operational support. This role requires 3 days in-office and allows 2 days remote each week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices for projects and parts and assist in follow up on invoices for collection as needed.
• Validate billing against contracts, purchase orders, and job costing data.
• Review bank reconciliations and support cash reporting.
• Reconcile and review AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor records, ensuring timely updates to billing and payment information.
• Prepare and post daily and month end journal entries as responsible, ensuring proper classification and coding.
• Support the monthly close process including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
• Identify and help implement process improvements for billing, accounting, and financial workflows.
• Assist with special accounting projects, system enhancements, and other Finance Department initiatives as needed.

Principal Accountabilities

• Timely and accurate processing of daily and monthly accounting transactions.
• Reliable and compliant billing processes aligned with contract and project requirements.
• Accurate reconciliation and reporting of accounts on a recurring basis.
• Proactive communication and coordination with other departments to resolve billing or accounting discrepancies.
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives and workflow standardization.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or extensive experience in financial roles.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience with a desire to expand technical accounting knowledge and assume increasing responsibility.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or equivalent) preferred.
• Understanding of accrual accounting and internal control procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to interpret billing terms and translate them into accounting entries.
• Proficiency in Excel and general financial reporting tools.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Desire to grow toward senior-level accounting responsibilities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based in a professional office setting consisting of moderate noise level, where employees regularly utilize standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, and printers. The responsibilities associated with this role involve routine activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and typing throughout the workday. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Effective verbal communication is essential, as is the ability to read and interpret written instructions. Additionally, composing clear and professional correspondence is a key requirement for success in this position.

Benefits:

• 401(k) & matching
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Assistance program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Voluntary, Employee-Paid Ancillary plans through Aflac/Guardian

Why Join Stokes Equipment?

Stokes Equipment is the region’s leading provider of loading dock and industrial door solutions. We value safety, customer-service excellence, continuous improvement, and team success. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of accounting functions and provides a path for growth into more advanced accounting and finance responsibilities. As the individual gains experience and demonstrates success, opportunities may include increased ownership of month-end close activities, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, special projects, and mentoring of future accounting team members.