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What First Financial Equipment Leasing Offers You
Over the years, we have fostered a fun, supportive and rewarding work environment in order to attract and retain exceptional talent. With our continued growth, we are always looking for passionate, self-motivated, and innovative individuals to join our team. We work together to achieve our goals, helping each other every step of the way.
The Benefits
Health & Wellness Plans
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Perks
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Free Snacks & Drinks
- Fun, Collaborative Culture
- Monthly Fun Committee Events
- Annual Holiday Celebrations
- Birthday & Anniversary Recognition
Additional Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Community Involvement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Training/Development Opportunities
A happy, engaged workplace is more productive and effective for all involved. At First Financial Equipment Leasing, we create the best employee experience possible so our team members can thrive, both personally and professionally.
Our Culture
Team Outings • Company Events • Community Outreach
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General Overview – Senior Accountant (G/L & Reporting), Orange, CA (Hybrid)
The Senior Accountant will report to the Vice President, GL Accounting and will be responsible for many facets of general ledger accounting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as a very solid understanding of accounting principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong corporate accounting background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the monthly and annual close process, ensuring the company’s financial reporting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines.
- Assist with the monthly consolidation process.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and all necessary monthly journal entries.
- Ensure reconciling items are investigated and cleared on a timely basis.
- Prepare daily & monthly bank account reconciliations.
- Monitor weekly cash flows and present to management.
- Calculate and record sales representatives’ commissions on a monthly basis.
- Assist in preparing financial statements.
- Work with outside auditors on the financial audit of the company.
- Assist with monthly budget to actual variance analysis.
- May provide work direction & training to Staff Accountants based on departmental needs.
- Maintain an adequate system of accounting records to help mitigate risk for the company.
- Update and maintain policies & procedures associated with the various accounting areas.
- Provide recommendations to help improve current processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with other departments.
- Other related activities, as requested by management.
- Five (5) years’ minimum of progressive accounting experience, specifically within general ledger & financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and complete work efficiently within established timeframes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong aptitude for math, along with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred.
- Previous leasing industry experience, with understanding of lease accounting (ASC 842), is a plus.
- Experience with previous accounting system migrations is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and approach to daily tasks, with ability to have fun working in a team.
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY – with ability to work on-site 3 days/week in Orange (hybrid schedule).
General Overview – Property Tax Specialist (hybrid – Orange, CA)
The Property Tax Specialist is responsible for coordinating property tax payments for a high volume of customers across multiple districts throughout the country. Following the tax payment coordination, the Property Tax Specialist will coordinate Lessee/Customer invoicing of the property tax amounts paid by First Financial. This position is part of the Indirect Tax Team and will report directly to the Vice President of Accounting Operations. The day-to-day activities involve working to ensure the company is following all state and local property tax compliance requirements, and that tax filings and payments are being processed in an accurate and timely manner. This includes retrieving data for the Tangible Business Personal Property Tax return filings for multiple taxing jurisdictions. Responsibilities also include handling entries in our accounting software, conducting tax-related research, working with colleagues from other internal departments, and collaborating with external parties as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review property tax returns and assessments to ensure accuracy and compliance with local and state regulations.
- Review & reconcile tangible personal property tax bills received from external parties.
- Research laws to stay updated on local and state property tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Keep detailed and accurate tax records and documentation to support tax filings and audits.
- Act as a liaison with tax authorities, responding to inquiries and assisting in property tax audits.
- Provide support to the accounting team during financial audits, ensuring all property tax-related documentation is in order.
- Interact with third-party tax consultants who assist with property tax filings and payments.
- Promptly respond to/resolve tax notices and maintain tracking system of pending tax inquiries and discrepancies.
- Verify validity of customer tax exemption certificates & regularly perform maintenance of exemptions/resale certificates.
- Perform other duties and assist with projects as needed.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Personal Property Tax.
- Ability to perform tax research on tangible personal property tax, with experience navigating tax websites to retrieve information & forms (Department of Revenues, SALT, County Assessors & Tax Collectors).
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tax filings & compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, but not required.
- QuickBooks experience a plus, as is experience with ILS and Vertex O software.
- Familiarity with the Equipment Leasing industry is a plus.
- Positive attitude and approach to daily work, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in the office).
- Acquire & maintain relationships with customers in need of equipment financing to meet or exceed sales quotas.
- Drive, manage, and maintain a consistent pipeline of new end-user clients and vendor partner leasing opportunities.
- Develop end-user and vendor partner prospects using various tools and resources.
- Communicate our solution, value proposition, and TCO analytics effectively to potential end users and partner prospects.
- Structure our core lease offerings based on deal landscape, competition, asset classes, and client credit quality.
- Effectively utilize, track, and report on business development efforts, tracking leads in our CRM software.
- Deliver presentation decks to end users virtually or in-person, with manager &/or marketing support as needed.
- Manage personally generated clients and drive additional lease business with them across all asset classes.
- Develop & maintain positive working relationships with colleagues from other internal departments, including Credit, Portfolio, Contracts, etc.
- Take the lead in ensuring customers have a great experience working with First Financial.
- Proven record of successful equipment leasing sales, with demonstrated ability to achieve annual quotas.
- Minimum of five (5) years of overall experience within the equipment leasing industry.
- Minimum of five (5) years of outbound end-user prospecting experience, including forklift enterprise sales or forklift leasing sales experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong in-person presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
- Leasepath experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel to meet clients/prospects and attend trade shows or other events as needed.
- Four-year college degree (in business, finance, or related field) preferred but not required.
General Overview
Our sales representatives are responsible for bringing in new business to the company through the sale of First Financial Equipment Leasing (FFEL)’s suite of equipment leasing products. They may focus on one or more of the industries we currently serve, such as material handling and automation, technology, healthcare, or construction, or there may be a focus on helping the company expand into various other industries as we continue to grow. This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing self-starter familiar with the leasing industry who’s willing to work hard to achieve goals by partnering with clients to solve problems and find solutions to their equipment financing needs.
Responsibilities:
- Acquiring and maintaining relationships with customers interested in the suite of products that FFEL offers as well as products that the sales representative may have sold/leased in their past
- Developing quality prospective customer leads in various industries, such as those indicated above
- Developing a vendor network to provide leads in the material handling, lifting, construction &/or other industries
- Tracking leads in the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Managing the equipment lease portfolio that you develop
- Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues from other internal departments, including credit, contracts, etc.
- Understanding lease pricing and the ability to provide a proposal to a prospective client
- Being the lead in ensuring that customers have a great experience with FFEL
- Other responsibilities as reasonably requested by management
- Proven track record of successful sales in the equipment leasing industry or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed assigned sales quotas
- Minimum of 4 years of sales experience, with 2+ years within the leasing industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to conduct professional sales presentations
- Understanding of the equipment finance process in order to discuss and explain lease financing terms and options to potential clients
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with using CRMs, Odessa experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree (in field of Finance, Business, or Communications) preferred, but not required
- Dedication to providing the best possible support to your clients
and building lasting relationships - Solid organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel to meet with clients/prospects and attend industry trade shows/events as needed
Internships
First Financial Equipment Leasing offers a variety of internships for talented students and recent college graduates looking to learn more about leasing and finance. As one of our interns, you will gain the hands-on experience required to succeed not only within our company, but also the finance industry. We place interns in various departments of our company including but not limited to credit & syndication, accounting, sales, operations, and marketing.
First Financial Equipment Leasing is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in learning more about our internships,