Accountant

Dealer Tire; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dealer Tire is seeking an Accountant to support the monthly close, prepare financial statements in line with U.S. GAAP, and manage accruals and journal entries.

You will analyze inventory, assist with variance analysis, generate ad hoc reports, and participate in audits while identifying process improvements to drive operational excellence. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years in general ledger accounting experience.
• Minimum 2+ years ERP experience.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven transactional accounting data flow understanding including order to cash and procure to pay cycles.
• Strong foundational Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet quality/time commitments, under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process by ensuring timely/accurate financial statements.
• Create/Monitor/Post accruals and journal entries, reconcile accounts and perform ad hoc analysis.
• Analyze/Perform Inventory reconciliation to sub-ledger detail and communicate solutions.
• Provide analytical support for month-end close variance analysis.
• Collect/Analyze financial information for assigned accounts to track progress and assist departments.
• Research/Resolve transaction issues for assigned accounts in a timely manner.
• Recommend process improvements utilizing best practices for current processes/future opportunities.
• Lead physical inventory audits.

Skills

General ledger accounting

ERP experience

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication

Ad hoc reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

As an Accountant, your essential job functions will include the following:

General Accounting

• Support the monthly financial close process by:
• Assure timely/accurate financial statement preparation consistent with U.S GAAP and company policies & procedures.
• Create/Monitor/Post accruals and journal entries, reconcile accounts and perform ad hoc analysis.
• Analyze/Perform Inventory reconciliation to sub-ledger detail identifying discrepancies and communicating solutions to the organization.
• Provide analytical support for the month-end close variance analysis.
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts in order to track the organization’s progress against its financial goals and to assist departments in their financial reporting and analysis.
• Research/Resolve transaction issues for assigned accounts in a timely manner.
• Analyzes expenditures, revenue, and depreciation to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls.
• Prepare audit requests and assist auditors with inquiries.
• Recommend process improvements utilizing best practices for current processes/future opportunities.
• Frequently manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Participate in/Lead physical inventory audits.

Fixed Assets

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the JD Edwards Fixed Assets module in order to record fixed asset acquisitions/dispositions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional areas to understand which projects are in process/ready for capitalization.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations to the subsidiary ledger for fixed assets accounts in a timely/accurate manner.
• Calculate/Record depreciation monthly for all fixed assets.
• Prepare fixed asset capital expenditures management reporting.
• Organize/Complete physical inventories of company’s fixed assets in accordance with policies.
• Stay abreast/Remain compliant with regional/tax laws locating ways to reduce liability.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Two to four (2-4) years in general ledger accounting experience.
• Minimum 2+ years enterprise-level (ERP) experience.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven transactional accounting data flow understanding including order to cash and procure to pay cycles.
• Strong foundational Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet quality/time commitments, under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with various organizational levels.
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create ad hoc reports using Business Intelligence tools preferred.
• Attention to Detail
• Agility
• Functional Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Influence
• Operational Excellence

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Travel as necessary (<10%).

Drug Policy

Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.