Accounting Manager

Beck Oil Company of Illinois; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Monthly cell phone allowance

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Beck Oil Company of Illinois in Princeton, IL is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our accounting team at the home office. You will oversee monthly close, maintain internal controls, and partner with CFO and store operations to ensure accurate financial records across our convenience stores and car washes.

This role emphasizes process improvement, strong accounting knowledge, and leadership of the admin accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Process and reconcile daily fuel accounting and invoicing.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and monitor outstanding balances.
• Process customer payments accurately and timely.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Administer fleet card program, including transaction review and issue resolution.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the admin accounting team.
• Support store managers with daily paperwork, cash reconciliation questions, and operational accounting needs.
• Partner with CFO and leaders to improve processes and company performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Accounting Manager

Beck Oil Company of Illinois Princeton, Illinois, United States

About this position

Princeton, IL
Beck's is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our accounting team at our home office. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys applying their expertise, improving financial processes, and partnering with operational leaders to support a growing business. Working closely with the CFO and leaders across the organization, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting month-end close, and helping ensure the accuracy of our financial operations across our convenience stores and car washes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 100% Employee-Owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Support the month-end close process and financial reporting
• Maintain accurate accounting records and strong internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Operational Accounting

• Process and reconcile daily fuel accounting and invoicing
• Maintain accounts receivable records and monitor outstanding balances
• Process customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage the company's fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Administer the company fleet card program, including transaction review and issue resolution

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the admin accounting team
• Support store managers with daily paperwork, cash reconciliation questions, and operational accounting needs
• Partner with the CFO, accounting team, and operational leaders to improve processes and support company performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience in retail, convenience store, fuel, or multi-location accounting is a plus

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can apply your technical accounting expertise and grow with a 100% employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.