Staff Accountant

Empire Auto Parts•Charlotte, NC

20d

About The Position

Empire Auto Parts is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role carries ownership across a broad range of general ledger responsibilities — including accruals, reconciliations, and expense allocations — and is integral to the accuracy and integrity of our monthly close process. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and a collaborative approach to working with teams across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience
Solid foundation in GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial close processes
Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred) and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability — able to identify root causes and develop practical solutions
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Strong time management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships
Integrity: Demonstrates the highest standard of honesty and ethical behavior in handling sensitive financial information
Adaptability: Embraces evolving processes, systems, and responsibilities in a growing, dynamic organization
Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial and business information with discretion

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
public accounting background a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries in support of the monthly close cycle, including accruals, amortizations, and period-end adjustments
Perform account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner
Participate in monthly budget variance analysis for assigned expense accounts, including professional services and IT-related expenses
Manage the coding and allocation of corporate credit card transactions to appropriate accounts and hub/site designations; distribute to cardholders for review and record weekly journal entries
Allocate monthly IT-related and procurement expenses across the organization using vendor-provided data and company allocation methodologies
Review and accrue temporary labor and utilities expenses based on period cutoff analysis
Provide backup invoice processing support during high-volume or overflow periods
Prepare the AP subledger reconciliation, aging report, and month-end accruals, including invoices pending approval and those posted outside the current period
Reconcile prepaid expense accounts and prepare monthly amortization entries and adjustments
Prepare drayage expense assessments and supplemental accrual tables by reviewing and categorizing vendor billings in NetSuite
Compile sales data for accounts with active rebate programs; calculate rebate liabilities and record accruals on a monthly basis
Support management with external audit coordination, including providing documentation and explanations as needed
Adhere to internal control procedures in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Assist with additional projects, analysis, and department needs as they arise