FSS Support Case Management Accountant - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Birmingham, AL is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to record journal entries and manage account reconciliations. You will support the general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance across multiple cash accounts, while analyzing variances and assisting departments with questions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, 0–2 years of related experience, and CPA eligibility is preferred. A master’s degree is also favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; 0–2 years of related experience.
• CPA eligibility preferred.
• Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure general ledger accounts are GAAP compliant.
• Analyze variances and investigate unusual items; communicate results to department.
• Support department and field personnel with issues and questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Journal entries

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blackline

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

This role records journal entries, performs variance analysis, and prepares account reconciliations for various cash accounts. Responsibilities include supporting account details and assisting department and field personnel with issues and questions.

JOB DUTIES

• Assists in ensuring general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Prepares journal entries on general ledger accounts. Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of reconciling items.


• Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances and communicates results to department. Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience. Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Professional, self‑motivated employee with excellent interpersonal skills. Exemplary work ethic and decision making ability.


• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of employees.


• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under time constraints.


• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows. Solid knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger and GAAP accounting. PeopleSoft and Blackline experience preferred.


• Ability to build effective relationships and interact with a variety of people and departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires normal physical stamina while working in pleasant office surroundings.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: CPA eligible preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.