Staff Accountant I

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Stock plan

401k from day one

Health insurance

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Staff Accountant I to deliver timely financial reporting, record journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze variances in line with GAAP and SOX controls. The role supports field and operations teams with prompt financial insights.

Responsibilities include monthly balance sheet analysis, budgeting support, and collaboration across finance to improve processes. Requires a B.S. in Accounting and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail is essential for accurate reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and policy.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses; support variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budgeting and provide reporting tools for management.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate across finance and operations to improve processes.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting

Job description

The Staff Accountant I position will primarily be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting through recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations and variance analysis, and ensuring processes are completed in compliance with SOX controls. Provides excellent service to field and operational teams when addressing issues and questions.

Essential Job Functions

Journal Entries and Reconciliation s

• Timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and O'Reilly accounting policies.
• Resolve issues and make corrections as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain supporting control process documentation.
• Assist internal and external audit processes as necessary.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate reporting and analysis as required by management.
• Monthly analysis of various balance sheet accounts.
• Monthly analytical review and reasonableness tests of various income and expense accounts.
• Analysis of budget to actual variances.
• Research and correct errors detected.

Budgeting and Communication

• Assist in annual budgeting process through development of estimates, tools, and reporting.
• Provide a high level of service to operational groups and departments through prompt and thorough responses to financial questions and requests for enhanced reporting.
• Collaborate with team members inside and outside of finance to improve processes and operations.
• Assist management with special projects as needed.
• Assist other members of the Finance department as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• B.S. Degree in Accounting
• Manage workload consisting of multiple tasks and frequent deadlines

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.