Staff Accountant III

Peach State Truck Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach State Truck Centers in Duluth, GA is seeking an Accounting Support professional to assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. You will help maintain schedules, post entries, and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role requires advanced Excel, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dealership environment. Prior accounting experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Accounting degree or work experience equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Thrives in collaborative, team player environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, sublet, sales tax and other accounts.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts each month.
• Post journal entries related to accruals, reclasses, corrections, and recurring accounting transactions.
• Review account activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Report and remit all dealership locations sales tax; file 2290 and lemon law forms as applicable.
• Reconcile all Accounts Payable pinnacle accounts; assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare documentation and support for audits, internal reviews, and management inquiries.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with branch personnel to obtain information for reconciliation and reporting.
• Maintain organized electronic records for designated accounting functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

EXcede

Job description

Description

Responsible for supporting the Accounting Department through accurate preparation, reconciliation, and maintenance of schedules. Assists with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, accrual entries, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. Works closely with accounting team members to maintain the integrity of financial data and support operational and management reporting needs.

• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, sublet, sales tax and other assigned general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts each month.
• Post journal entries related to accruals, reclasses, corrections, and recurring accounting transactions.
• Review account activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Report and remitting all dealership locations sales tax
• File annual 2290 and lemon law forms accordingly
• Reconcile all Accounts Payable pinnacle accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate.
• Prepare documentation and support for audits, internal reviews, and management inquiries.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Collaborate with branch personnel and other departments to obtain information necessary for reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized electronic records and supporting documentation for assigned accounting functions.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

Job Details

Responsible for supporting the Accounting Department through accurate preparation, reconciliation, and maintenance of schedules. Assists with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, accrual entries, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. Works closely with accounting team members to maintain the integrity of financial data and support operational and management reporting needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, sublet, sales tax and other assigned general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts each month.
• Post journal entries related to accruals, reclasses, corrections, and recurring accounting transactions.
• Review account activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Report and remitting all dealership locations sales tax
• File annual 2290 and lemon law forms accordingly
• Reconcile all Accounts Payable pinnacle accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate.
• Prepare documentation and support for audits, internal reviews, and management inquiries.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Collaborate with branch personnel and other departments to obtain information necessary for reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized electronic records and supporting documentation for assigned accounting functions.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• ADVANCED Excel skills required
• Accounting degree or work experience equivalent
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Thrives in collaborative, team player environment
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
• Dealership knowledge preferred
• Excede or CDK software experience a plus

Physical Requirement’s

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Applicants only - NO RECRUITERS**