Senior Operations Accountant

FleetPride•Irving, TX

About The Position

As a skilled and experienced accountant in the FleetPride (the “Company”) accounting organization, the Senior Operations Accountant will be responsible for accounting and financial processes supporting the Company’s operations. This individual will be a detail-oriented, focused on operational excellence and a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting internal and external audits, and improving close procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5 + years of progressive accounting experience in a medium to large corporate environment
Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration a plus
CPA a plus
Experience with ERPs with focused experience in AS400, Cognos / TM1, SQL and PowerBI considered a plus
Experience in a high-growth or mid-sized corporate environment

Responsibilities

Execute the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP for assigned areas.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
Monitor general ledger activity for specified areas, ensuring proper classification, consistency, and adherence to accounting policies.
Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensure completeness of accruals, deferrals, and other relevant adjustments.
Coordinate with internal teams, with significant focus on operational groups, to ensure timely and accurate recognition of the Company’s operational activities.
Perform and review variance analysis, comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, and provide meaningful commentary.
Support the timely completion and maintenance of a comprehensive month-end close calendar and ensure compliance with internal deadlines and reporting requirements.
Document and maintain documentation to support existing internal controls and to identify and address process and/or control gaps identified.
Informally supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture within the accounting team.
Continuously evaluate the month-end close process to identify opportunities to reduce close timelines and improve accuracy and transparency.
Document close procedures and ensure appropriate cross-training within the team.
Drive standardization and efficiency in reconciliations, reporting, and journal entry workflows.