Staff Accountant

Bazco; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bazco in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee the company’s accounting and reporting functions. You will manage the general ledger, ensure GAAP compliance, handle accounts payable, and interact daily with stores, vendors, and customers.

This full-time role involves building and refining accounting processes and evaluating software solutions. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, retail operations experience, strong Excel skills, and solid communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Retail operations experience is required, preferably in the convenience store/fuel industry.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• PDI Enterprise knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GAAP-compliant general ledger and entity records.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Process and reconcile payments to vendors.
• Maintain fixed assets and related amortization schedules.
• Prepare and update ROU amortization schedules.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
• Conduct weekly and month-end retail margin reviews.
• Collaborate with Store Managers on issues and escalations.
• Prepare and file monthly/annual tax reporting as applicable.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PDI Enterprise

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Full Time Clerical Auburn Hills, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

practices, and provide general financial guidance and support.

What you’ll do:

For this role, we are seeking a highly-motivated, hands‑on individual who has the knowledge and experience to build our accounting processes. This includes overseeing the implementation process, evaluating software, and recommending procedures. This position interacts daily with all areas of the organization, including our retail stores, office support staff, vendors, and customers, and is responsible for managing all of the company’s accounting and reporting functions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and entity records, and manage all entries in compliance with GAAP
• Accounts Payables
• Verify, process and reconcile payments to vendors
• Fixed Assets
• ROU
• Prepare and update fixed asset amortization and depreciation schedules
• Prepare and update ROU amortization schedules
• Prepare bank and account reconciliations and monitor cash balances
• Retail / operational accounting reconciliations and troubleshooting as needed of various accounts including, but not limited to: bank deposit, credit cards, and lottery sales
• Conduct weekly and month-end review of merchandise and fuel margins for retail locations
• Field questions, communicate, and collaborate with Store Managers on various issues and escalation as necessary
• Monthly sales tax reporting
• Annual 1099 reporting
• Review lease documentation and ensure that all charges are billed according to the terms
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Previous experience in retail operations required, preferably in the convenience store industry/Fuel Industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• PDI Enterprise knowledge is a PLUS
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written correspondence