Staff Accountant 1

GPM Investments LLC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GPM Investments, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant 1 to join our accounting team. The role focuses on reconciling bank accounts across multiple entities and various payment methods, with attention to accuracy and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will work independently with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include bank/credit card reconciliations, ensuring proper accounting in financial statements, and supporting general ledger reporting in line with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years accounting experience, preferably with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects within deadlines.
• Experience completing detailed accounting tasks.
• Ability to handle and reconcile large amounts of transactions.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to coordinate with international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank account/credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ensure the transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and identify variances; resolve accounting OS issues and improve processes under supervision.
• Coordinate with internal teams to research discrepancies and bank/credit card items for accurate coding.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• General ledger entries, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances and posting errors.
• Interfaces with various levels within the organization.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant 1 to join our accounting team. This position will focus on reconciling multiple bank accounts across various entities, as well as various methods of payment at convenience stores, including credit cards, with the type of reconciliation depending on the needs of the business, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank account/credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.


• Ensure the transactions of the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in the financial statements.


• Analyze financial data and use independent judgment for purposes of identifying variances, when possible, resolving accounting operating system issues, compiling statistical information and developing procedures to improve current processes under the guidance of the accounting manager.


• Responsible for general ledger entries, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.


• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances, including unidentified transactions, timing differences and posting errors.


• Coordinate with various internal teams to research discrepancies and bank/credit card items to ensure accurate transaction coding.


• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and SOX requirements.


• Interfaces frequently with various levels within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance preferred but not required.


• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on balance sheet account reconciliations.


• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation principles.


• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook).


• Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific


• Experience completing detailed accounting


• Ability to handle and reconcile large amounts of detailed transactions.


• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to coordinate with international teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving


• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills


• This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties and requirements and may change based on business necessities.

Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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GPM Investments, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace