Staff Accountant - GAAP, Ledger & Month-End Close

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Accountant to perform intermediate accounting analyses and reporting under GAAP. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing data for financial statements and regulatory filings, and supporting accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.

Under direct supervision, this position conducts month-end close activities, produces financial reports, and supports variance analyses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

GAAP knowledge

GL experience

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Genuine Parts Company in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Accountant to perform intermediate accounting analyses and reporting under GAAP. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing data for financial statements and regulatory filings, and supporting accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.

Under direct supervision, this position conducts month-end close activities, produces financial reports, and supports variance analyses.