Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller - Drive Accuracy, Integrity & Financial Excellence!

About Elliott Equipment Company
For over 75 years, Elliott Equipment Company has been the leader in truck-mounted aerial work platforms, cranes, and digger derricks, delivering award-winning, high-quality solutions for electric utilities, sign & lighting, municipalities, rail, mining, and more. Our industry-leading products offer unmatched performance, safety, and durability, with working heights up to 190 feet and superior material handling capabilities.
At Elliott, quality is our foundation—every machine is built with precision craftsmanship, backed by the industry’s best warranty and dedicated customer support. What truly sets us apart is our team and culture—a group of passionate professionals committed to engineering excellence, customer success, and continuous innovation. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, people-first workplace where individuals can grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

We don’t just build machines, we empower the people who build and maintain the world.

Your Opportunity to Lead Accounting at Elliott
Elliott Equipment Company is looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Senior Accountant/Asst Controller to help strengthen our financial operations as we grow. This is a high-impact position with primary responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of our trial balance, maintaining integrity across the general ledger, and creating sustainable processes that support timely, consistent accounting treatment across all business functions.
You will work closely with leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure that our financial records reflect the performance and complexity of our manufacturing business. If you're a proactive accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and loves improving systems, this is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Do
General Ledger & Trial Balance Accuracy

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date trial balance; proactively investigate and resolve variances using system tools and reports
• Ensure timely and proper accounting treatment of all transactions, including revenue, COGS, inventory, capital expenditures, and intercompany activity
• Utilize ERP and accounting software to monitor and maintain proper account mapping, classifications, and transaction flows

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership and external stakeholders, leveraging system reports and automation where possible
• Assist with budget vs. actual analysis, variance commentary, and trend identification using data tools and dashboards
• Document and enhance accounting policies and internal controls to support audit readiness, GAAP compliance, and system-integrated workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with purchasing, operations, and warehouse personnel to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions through shared systems and data inputs
• Collaborate on ERP data integrity and drive improvements in system workflows between departments
• Support the CFO special projects, audit preparation, and technology-driven process upgrades

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Design and implement sustainable accounting processes that scale with business growth
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and shorten the monthly close timeline
• Leverage technology and automation to improve accuracy, reduce manual work, and enhance efficiency across accounting workflows
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems, ERP modules, and reporting tools to better support business needs

The Problems You’ll Solve
First 30 Days

• Get up to speed on Elliott’s financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP
• Understand our trial balance structure, reporting cadence, and close process
• Begin reviewing account reconciliations and identify opportunities for standardization or cleanup

First 90 Days

• Take ownership of monthly close responsibilities and help improve accuracy and timing
• Begin documenting core accounting processes and areas for improvement
• Provide clean, reliable financials for internal stakeholders and begin assisting with forecasting and analysis

First 6 Months

• Lead implementation of process improvements across the accounting function
• Support audit readiness and internal control documentation
• Become a go-to resource for accurate, timely financial data that supports operational and strategic decisions

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and cost accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with or exposure to Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) is a plus
• Detail-oriented, with a passion for accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Proactive and curious—willing to dive into the details while also thinking about the big picture
• Strong communication and collaboration skills—able to work across teams and support decision-making

Why Join Us?

• Help shape the future of Elliott’s finance operations as we continue to grow
• Join a tight-knit, high-performance team that values accountability, innovation, and trust
• Gain exposure to a wide range of business operations and work directly with senior leadership
• Competitive salary, strong benefits, and a supportive, people-first culture

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a dependable, system-minded accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build something great together.