Operations Accounting Specialist

Interstate Batteries • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job : Position assembles, reviews and distributes monthly financial statements to franchise distributors; also consults, advises and interprets the meaning and significance of financial statements; Reports to Director ACES Job Components : To assemble and analyze the monthly financial statements for ACES customers in an accurate and timely manner (i.e., 14 calendar-day turnaround) 25% Closely analyze financial statements for accuracy prior to submitting to Senior Financial Advisor or ACES Director for formal review. 25% Provide Distributors with feedback regarding the significant elements of the financial statements in order to enable the Distributors to make informed management decisions (i.e., improve profitability). 25% Provide internal customers (i.e., Interstate Ops, IBSA Credit Department and Development Group) with pertinent financial information about IBSA distributorships. 15% Participate in special projects to improve the processes and procedures of the Department (i.e., Process Mapping, Consistency, Inventory Valuation Methodology, Systems Issues). 10%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or 5 years of related Accounting experience
• A minimum of one year of Financial Reporting experience (Income Statements, Financial Statements, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 years general accounting/bookkeeping experience preferably in distribution industry
• Strong personal computer skills including experience with MS Excel and WORD
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently but capable of working in a team environment as well.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, telephone, explanation, verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized, high degree of accuracy and very detailed oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on a regular basis, accustomed to tight deadlines and able to juggle multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• JD Edwards, Enterprise One, or Platinum general ledger experience helpful.
• 10 Key, touch key skills are preferable

Responsibilities

• To assemble and analyze the monthly financial statements for ACES customers in an accurate and timely manner (i.e., 14 calendar-day turnaround)
• Closely analyze financial statements for accuracy prior to submitting to Senior Financial Advisor or ACES Director for formal review.
• Provide Distributors with feedback regarding the significant elements of the financial statements in order to enable the Distributors to make informed management decisions (i.e., improve profitability).
• Provide internal customers (i.e., Interstate Ops, IBSA Credit Department and Development Group) with pertinent financial information about IBSA distributorships.
• Participate in special projects to improve the processes and procedures of the Department (i.e., Process Mapping, Consistency, Inventory Valuation Methodology, Systems Issues).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees