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These are separate openings supporting different areas of the business and reporting to different accounting leaders, but both offer the same opportunity to develop practical accounting expertise, contribute meaningful work, and grow your career. \nYou do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who brings curiosity, accountability, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in learning. We will provide training, clear expectations, and ongoing support to help you build confidence and succeed. \nWhat You’llDo \nAs a Staff Accountant, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial information while developing experience across core accounting activities. You will: \nReview and document transactions throughout the accounting cycle \nHelp ensure the accuracy of system postings and financial data \nAssist with month-end close, account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting \nReconcile multiple balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies \nPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit \nProvide accurate, timely reporting to internal business partners \nIdentify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, and ways of working \nCollaborate with colleagues across Accounting and other areas of the company \nWhat Will Help You Succeed \nThis role is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed work, values accuracy, and takes satisfaction in completing assignments thoroughly and on time. The job target emphasizes clearly defined responsibilities, careful execution, strong follow-through, collaboration, and a commitment to quality and established procedures. It also identifies the importance of training and support as employees develop expertise and confidence. \nYou are likely to thrive here if you: \nTake ownership of your work and follow through on commitments \nPay close attention to details while keeping deadlines in focus \nAsk thoughtful questions and seek to understand the “why” behind the work \nCommunicate openly about questions, risks, progress, or mistakes \nApproach procedures and controls with care and consistency \nRemain flexible when priorities, information, or business needs change \nWork collaboratively and contribute to the success of the broader team \nLook for thoughtful ways to improve processes as your knowledge grows \nWhat You Bring \nWe encourage you to apply if you have: \nA bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field \nUp to three years of accounting experience, including internships, co-ops, or relevant academic experience \nFoundational knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles \nComfort working with spreadsheets, financial information, and detailed data \nStrong organizational, communication, and time-management skills \nInterest in learning new accounting technologies and business systems \nExperience with lease accounting, enterprise financial systems, financial planning tools, reconciliation platforms, data-processing tools, or SQL is helpful, but it is not required. CPA or MBA credentials are also welcomed but are not necessary for consideration. \nWhat You Can Expect FromUs \nWe understand that beginning or advancing an accounting career requires more than receiving a list of assignments. It requires context, guidance, feedback, and the opportunity to practice new skills. \nIn this role, you can expect: \nStructured onboarding and role-specific training \nClear responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations \nSupport as you learn our business, accounting practices, and systems \nOpportunities to develop expertise through hands-on work \nRegular communication and feedback from your manager \nExposure to business partners and cross-functional teams \nEncouragement to ask questions and recommend improvements \nAn environment that values accuracy, integrity, reliability, and continuous growth \nWhy This Is a Great Early-Career Opportunity \nThis is not a role where you are expected to arrive knowing every system or having encountered every accounting situation. It is an opportunity to: \nApply what you learned in school, an internship, or your first professional role \nBuild experience in month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and process improvement \nLearn within an established accounting environment \nDevelop strong technical habits and professional judgment \nSee how accurate financial information supports decisions across the business \nGrow your confidence, capability, and career over time \nReady to Build Your Accounting Career? \nIf you are dependable, curious, detail-oriented, and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply. Even if you do not meet every preferred qualification, your foundational knowledge, willingness to grow, and commitment to producing accurate work may make you a strong candidate. \nJoin us and build accounting expertise while helping deliver the accuracy, integrity, and service our colleagues and business partners rely on. \nBefore applying, please review the following requirements: \nThis position is based in Hooksett, New Hampshire and requires onsite attendance 3 days a week. \nThis is not a remote position. \nRelocation assistance is not available for this role. \nCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. \nMerchants Fleet is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position. \nThe Company \nYou're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You’re tired of being told “no” when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.\nThere’s a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.\nWe’ve been around for more than 60 years, but we’re the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That’s a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.\nEverything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:\nLeadership who truly lead and engage with employees \nReal career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop \nA work environment that’s encouraging and collaborative\nWe know employees won’t stay if they’re not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we’ve just made the “Great Companies to Work For in NH” list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).\nSo, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made. \nLocation: Merchants Fleet Headquarters - Hooksett, NH (Hybrid)\nWe are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role. \nAI Disclosure: We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, please let us know. Please be assured that all applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed by people, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.\nJoin Center Stage at Merchants Fleet: Explore More + Apply Today! Merchants Fleet® is the fastest-growing and most electric fleet management company in North America, serving over 20 diverse industries, powered by 525 employees in 29 states with HQ in New Hampshire.\nDiscover the unique benefits, perks and rewarding culture we offer you - download the Merchants Fleet 2026 Total Rewards Employee Benefits Guide today! Visit www.merchantsfleet.com/explore \nMerchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to  or call (603) 836-6483. To provide all candidates with the highest level of our attention, Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. 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