Staff Accountant

Job description:

Who We Are:

Lee Equipment recently purchased a group of Bobcat dealerships and is excited to Build our Team and Delight Customers, as plan for long-term ownership and growth in this market. Join our team as we start a new chapter focused on continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term investment in both our employees and customers!

Lee Equipment is a locally owned and operated Bobcat dealership group proudly serving the Pacific Northwest. With six locations across Washington and one in Idaho, we’re building our reputation on dependable equipment, expert service, and a team-oriented culture that values every employee. The Bobcat focus has been on supporting the communities we serve by providing innovative solutions for construction, agriculture, landscaping, and industrial operations. As an authorized Bobcat dealer, we offer industry-leading equipment, parts, service, and rental solutions backed by a skilled team dedicated to keeping our customers moving. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated professionals who want to be part of a strong, people-first organization with long-term stability, opportunity, and a vision for the future

Job Description:

We are bringing our Accounting Department in house and are seeking a Staff Accountant for our Olympia, WA location. This role supports the Accounting Manager in the sales and revenue transaction cycle, floorplan inventory administration, and commission tracking and payout process. The Staff Accountant will work closely with our sales administration, accounts receivable and payable staff, and operational teams to help ensure transactions are properly recorded and invoices are accurately issued in accordance with GAAP principles. Additionally, the role will assist with the monthly close process, general ledger account reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable support, cash management, and a variety of accounting and administrative responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to grow alongside the organization as accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and system integrations continue to mature

Key Responsibilities:

Support the revenue transaction cycle, including invoice review and processing
Assist with floorplan inventory administration and related reconciliations
Track and support commission calculations and payouts
Assist with monthly and year-end close activities
Prepare account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management processes
Partner with operational and sales teams to improve transaction accuracy and workflow efficiency
Assist with inventory validation and floorplan audit support
Identify process improvement and system enhancement opportunities
Maintain clear documentation of recurring issues and resolutions to support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Follow documented accounting processes consistently to support standardization, control, and auditability
Participate in process improvements that reduce rework, manual effort, and recurring errors
Support month-end and year-end close activities across multiple accounting functions
Other projects as assigned
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
2+ years of accounting experience with job duties related to revenue transaction cycle
Experience in dealership, inventory-based, manufacturing, or construction-related industries preferred
Familiarity with AR, AP, cash management, and month-end close
ERP experience required (Dynamics Business Central or similar preferred)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize patterns, surface exceptions, and support process and system improvements
Ability to manage deadlines in a transaction-heavy environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel periodically for inventory validation and floorplan audit support
As a Lee Bobcat team member, you will enjoy a total compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits.

Competitive Hourly Rate: Pay range for this role is $70,000-85,000 a year, dependent upon experience
Health & Wellness: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and pet insurance.
Work/Life Balance: generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) savings plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, etc.
We are a drug free workplace; drug and alcohol testing will be conducted as part of the post-employment offer process.

Bay City Electric Works is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, Veteran status or other status protected by law.