Staff Accountant

Talentify; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC (Genuine Parts Company) is seeking an Accountant to perform accounting analyses and reporting for intermediate complexity transactions in accordance with GAAP. Under supervision, you will help maintain general ledger accounts, prepare data for financial statements and regulatory filings, and assist in bank reconciliations and IDs for payables/receivables.

Responsibilities include completing journal entries, performing reconciliations, producing monthly and quarterly financial reports, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 0–2 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and close monthly financials.
• Conduct account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist in monthly/quarterly financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Support data preparation for statements and analyses.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Month-end close

LIne-item reconciliation

Data analysis

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Leadership

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.