Staff Accountant - Multi-Entity
About The Position
Our client, an established family-owned automotive service and retail organization, is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities and locations. The position covers general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, reconciliations and financial-close support. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller, CFO and operating teams to ensure financial information is accurate, complete and supported. This is not a narrow accounting position. The successful candidate must be comfortable investigating discrepancies, moving between different accounting priorities and working within processes that continue to evolve as the organization grows.
Requirements
- At least two years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR responsibility.
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, accruals, reconciliations and general-ledger accounting.
- Experience supporting multiple entities or locations strongly preferred.
- Experience in retail, automotive service, dealerships, distribution, restaurants or another high-volume transactional business is an asset.
- Experience preparing journal entries and supporting financial close.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines independently.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience is a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
- Maintain accurate general-ledger and supporting accounting records.
- Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with financial reporting and audit requests.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with internal departments.
- Identify inefficient processes and support practical improvements.
- Reconcile bank, credit-card and general-ledger accounts.
- Review high-volume cash, credit-card and daily deposit activity across multiple entities or locations.
- Investigate differences and ensure corrections are completed promptly.
- Reconcile AP and AR subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
- Process vendor invoices from coding and approval through payment.
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and payment terms.
- Respond professionally to vendor questions and follow up on missing information.
- Handle full-cycle accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment posting and account reconciliation.
- Monitor customer accounts for delayed or missing payments.
- Follow up on past-due balances and escalate collection concerns when required.
- Support cash application and aging-report preparation.
- Support inventory accounting, including COGS and inventory reconciliations.
- Assist with physical inventory counts.
- Investigate inventory variances and shrinkage across locations.
- Work with operating teams to resolve inventory-related accounting issues.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
