Accountant – General Ledger

O’Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield, MO is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant I to join the General Ledger team. You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, assist in budgeting, and prepare monthly journal entries to support financial reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with general accounting knowledge.
• Entry-level with focus on core accounting principles.
• Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing software, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Support budgeting: develop, review, and implement the budget and projections.
• Analyze budget to actual variances, research and correct errors.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to record financial transactions.
• Generate reports for internal and external financial schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Staff Accountant I – General Ledger | O’Reilly Auto Parts

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at O’Reilly Auto Parts, located in Springfield, MO. O’Reilly Auto Parts is a proven and stable organization with a strong track record of growth and a commitment to promoting from within, encouraging career development alongside the company. This role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger, supporting financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting processes vital to the organization’s financial health.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Springfield, MO
• Mission: Owns various aspects of the general ledger, including analysis, reporting, budgeting, compilation, and special projects, to ensure accurate financial data.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheet software, Word processing software

What You’ll Actually Do

• Reconcile and Analyze: Perform monthly reconciliation and analysis of various balance sheet accounts.
• Support Budgeting: Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of the company’s budget and financial projections.
• Correct Errors: Analyze budget to actual variances, then research and correct detected errors.
• Process Entries: Prepare monthly journal entries to record financial transactions.
• Generate Reports: Prepare special reports for use in analyzing financial results and assist with internal and external financial schedules.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with general accounting knowledge.
• Experience: Entry-Level, with a focus on core accounting principles and practices.
• Skills: Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing software, strong attention to detail and accuracy, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent deadlines under limited supervision.
• Bonus: 1-2 years of related accounting experience.