Senior Accountant - Financial Accounting

RaceTrac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead a team of staff accountants, ensuring timely completion of all financial schedules, accurate budgets, and adherence to GAAP. You will build strong working relationships across Internal departments and with external vendors to support financial integrity and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting (CPA preferred), 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory exposure, advanced Excel and MS Office skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with a degree in accounting
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years accounting experience; supervisory experience a plus
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists the daily work of team members including: analyzing, researching, and preparing financial information to meet specific daily and monthly deadlines.
• Reviews team members’ invoice coding, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and month-end schedules.
• Ensures the accuracy and timely completion of all team financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist team members with cost centers, accounts and budget sets-up, reviews proposed additions to budgets.
• Manages and delegates ad-hoc reports/assignments as needed.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments; including but not limited to Legal, Human Resources, and Marketing.
• H helps to professionally develop all staff accountants.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of department wide plans, goals and deadlines.
• Oversees the close process.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Accountant will lead a team of staff accountants responsible for performing general accounting responsibilities. This individual is responsible for ensuring all financial schedules and deadlines are met and guarantees budgets are kept up to date and accurate. The Senior Accountant develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments and external vendors.

What You'll Do

• Supervises and assists the daily work of team members including: analyzing, researching, and preparing financial information to meet specific daily and monthly deadlines.
• Reviews team members’ invoice coding, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and month-end schedules.
• Ensures the accuracy and timely completion of all team financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist team members with cost centers, accounts and budget sets-up, reviews proposed additions to budgets.
• Manages and delegates ad-hoc reports/assignments as needed.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments; including but not limited to Legal, Human Resources, and Marketing.
• Helps to professionally develop all staff accountants.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of department wide plans, goals and deadlines.
• Oversees the close process.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with a degree in accounting
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years accounting experience; supervisory experience a plus
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. To see what is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.