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Senior Accountant

Family Traditions: 

U-Haul is family. In many cases, that’s not just figurative talk. Generations of the same families often choose to build careers here, realizing that a personal investment in U-Haul means providing for each other. U-Haul was founded in 1945 by the Shoen family in Ridgefield, Washington. After a year of innovations, the company relocated its headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona. U-Haul helps families move from locations in all 50 states and 13 Canadian Provinces and Territories. Today, U-Haul has grown into more than trucks and trailers, we offer a variety of services such as U-Box, self-storage and Moving Help. When a family entrusts U-Haul and its services with their loved ones and possessions amid the stress and adventure of a move, we embrace that awesome responsibility.

A caring culture means catering to our millions of annual customers. But it also means supporting our thousands of dedicated Team Members. 

About this Job 

U-Haul International is looking for a senior accountant who would be seeking to advance in responsibility. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with leadership spirits and great communication skills. 

 

Primary Responsibilities Include 

  • Complete routine month-end close procedures within prescribed timeframes in a timely and accurate manner 

  • Prepare and review monthly recurring and general accounting journal entries in accordance with GAAP 

  • Maintain balance sheet accounts and perform monthly account reconciliations. 

  • Research and resolve account reconciliation discrepancies and provide suggestions to proactively remedy discrepancies in the future 

  • Analyze financial statement trends and explain fluctuations 

  • Support the balance sheet analytics process, including preparing, reviewing and coordinating the variance analysis for balance sheet accounts, and additional reporting requirements as needed for management and SEC reporting 

  • Provide support to the team in areas needed 

  • Project-based assignments 

  • Assist in training, mentoring, and developing accounting team members 

  • Make recommendations to improve accounting processes and systems by utilization of broad accounting and business knowledge to identify accounting issues and opportunities 

  • Prepare and review schedules in support of external audit requirements 

  • Provide customer support to operation teams regarding inquiries. 

  • Strong GAAP knowledge with the ability to apply new standards as appropriate 

  • Create documentation of processes and procedures 

  • Understanding of strong internal controls 

  • Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Experience, Skills and 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. 
 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting require. 

  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate accounting experience is required 

  • CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred 

  • Strong oral and written communication, good listening skills, and excellent attention to detail 

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure 

  • Ability to balance time during busy quarterly/annual reporting season 

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines. Work independently and a strong team player 

  • Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement 

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel 

  • Knowledge and experience with SAP (general ledger) are a plus 

 

Here are just some of the programs U-Haul has available: 

  • Full Medical coverage

  • Prescription plans

  • Dental & Vision Plans

  • New indoor fitness gym

  • Gym Reimbursement Program

  • Registered Dietitian Program 

  • Weight Watchers 

  • Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

  • Career stability

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Valuable on-the-job training

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

  • Business and travel insurance

  • You Matter Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days 

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Life insurance

  • Critical Illness/Group Accident

  • 24-hour physician available for kids

  • Subsidized gym/ membership

  • MetLaw Legal program

  • MetLife auto and home insurance

  • Mindset App Program

  • 50%Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

  • LifeLock identity Theft

  • Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness

  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

  • U-Haul federal credit union

  • Wellness Program



U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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