Rebates Accountant

Circle K Stores Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Rebates Accountant to join the Rebates Accounting team in Tempe, AZ. You will oversee rebate-related journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy, internal controls, and timely close processes.

The role focuses on process improvements and automation within rebate accounting, collaborating with Accounting and AR teams. A Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2–4 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including rebates, accruals, or revenue-related accounting.
• Experience in a review/approver accounting role preferred.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Journal Entry Review and Oversight: review and approve journal entries related to rebate accruals, settlements and adjustments.
• Reconciliations: review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations for rebate-related accounts.
• Variance Analysis and Insights: perform detailed analysis of rebate program fluctuations and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Close and Compliance Support: assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and audits.
• Process Improvement: identify and implement process improvements and automation related to rebate accounting.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rebates Accountant Role Overview Circle K is seeking a detailed-oriented Accountant as part of the Rebates Accounting team.

The Rebates Accountant is responsible for ensuring and overseeing the accuracy and integrity of rebate-related financial activities, including the review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations. This role serves as a key control point within the accounting function, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The Rebates Accountant will also perform in-depth variance analysis and drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Journal Entry Review and Oversight Review and approve journal entries related to rebate accruals, settlements and adjustments. Ensure entries are accurate, properly supported, and compliant with accounting policies and internal controls. Provide guidance to Rebate Analysts on journal entry preparation. Occasionally prepare and post complex or high-risk journal entries as needed.
• Reconciliations Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations for rebate-related accounts. Ensure reconciliations are complete, accurate, and supported with appropriate documentation. Identify and escalation risks or discrepancies uncovered during the review process. Occasionally prepare reconciliations for complex accounts or during peak periods.
• Variance Analysis and Insights Perform detailed analysis of rebate program fluctuations, working with stakeholders to identify drivers of variances. Provide clear, data-driven explanations to key stakeholders of variances identified. Occasionally assist the Accounts Receivable Analyst with cash application.
• Close and Compliance Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements. Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Process Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Assist in automation initiatives and system enhancements related to rebate accounting. Document and maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including rebates, accruals, or revenue-related accounting.
• Experience in a review/approver accounting role preferred.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with various stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Accuracy and quality of reviewed journal entries and reconciliations.
• Timeliness of close and review cycles.
• Effectiveness of variance analysis and insights provided.

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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When ...