Staff Accountant

Motion; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Accountant who will perform GAAP-based analysis and reporting of intermediate complexity, maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing data for financial statements and regulatory filings.

Under supervision, you will handle journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and reporting basics.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries and month-end close.
• Conduct account reconciliations and clearance for products.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and financial data review.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

General ledger knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Accountant will serve as a team member that performs accounting analysis of and reporting of financial transactions of intermediate complexity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsibilities include intermediate level accounting tasks such as maintaining general ledger accounts, preparation of data for financial statements, preparation of data for quarterly and annual regulatory filings, monitoring of accounts payables and accounts receivables, and bank reconciliations.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures completion of journal entries and month-end close activities.
• Participates in account reconciliation research and clearance processes for products issued.
• Assists in producing and reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports, as well as annual financial statements.
• Performs variance analysis and analytical procedures for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Drive process change and process improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong spreadsheet skills preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, along with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of colleagues.
• Ability to mange time well, be a self-starter, with a strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills.
• General understanding of finance/accounting/financial analysis and reporting as well as US GAAP.
• Understanding of and experience with general ledger, inter-company accounting, and consolidated reporting.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting
• Extended computer use
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)

Work Location: Birmingham, Alabama

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.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.