STMP CORP ACCOUNTANT MS

Southern Tire Mart; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and advancement

Military-friendly employer with equal扶

Job summary

Southern Tire Mart is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Mississippi to manage monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The role supports audits, SOX compliance, and cross-department collaboration to improve processes and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2–5+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience (depending on level).
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure account accuracy.
• Maintain and analyze financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (where applicable), company policies, and internal controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Payroll, HR, and Operations on accounting-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Journal entry preparation

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure account accuracy.
• Maintain and analyze financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (where applicable), company policies, and internal controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Payroll, HR, and Operations on accounting-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience (depending on level).
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Preferred

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• SOX compliance experience.
• Experience in large, multi-entity organizations.

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot offers a competitive benefits package that commonly includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Military-friendly employer with equal employment opportunity commitment.

Skills That Make a Candidate Competitive

• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query)
• Financial statement preparation
• Account reconciliations
• Journal entry preparation
• Month-end close experience
• Internal controls and compliance
• Strong business partnering and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

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