Sr Accountant, Gen Accounting ...

Tractor Supply Company; Brentwood (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tractor Supply Company is seeking an experienced accounting professional focused on capital investments, IT capex and opex spend, to support the close cycle.

You will prepare complex journal entries, reconcile accounts, and coordinate with IT partners to track IT capital and opex spend, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience in industry, public accounting, or internal audit.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex journal entries and financial reports per GAAP.
• Analyze and review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Establish and coordinate accounting control procedures.
• Maintain relationships with IT partners to track IT capex and opex spend.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Alteryx

Power BI

TM1

Tableau

Job description

Overall Job Summary

This role is responsible for applying accounting techniques and complex practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions in support of a complete and accurate financial close cycle. Work will specifically be focused on the capital investments accounting, with a specialization in IT capex and opex spend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Prepare complex journal entries and financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and review financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts, such as general ledger accounts, income statements and balance sheets, to prepare detailed account reconciliations and to identify unusual trends or variances.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Maintain relationships with IT business partners and communicating with them on a monthly basis to accurately track and account for IT capital and opex spend
• Advise, mentor, and provide feedback to entry level positions.
• Research and respond to inquiries from the Company’s internal and external Audit functions.
• Assist with preparation and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Required Qualifications

Experience : 3 - 5 years of experience in an industry accounting, public accounting, or internal auditing role. Previous experience in a retail environment and use of SAP is a plus. Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, TM1, or Tableau is a plus but not required.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or CPA candidate preferred.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Extensive knowledge of SEC requirements, GAAP and new accounting pronouncements.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Ability to manipulate data to drive and expedite project analyses and completion

Working Conditions

Hybrid / Flexible working conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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