Staff Accountant

FleetPride Accounting Position

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry.

Essential Tasks

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts and posting reconciling entries. Download large volumes of excel data from the system to support various calculations and account reconciliations
• Assists with month-end, quarter-end and annual closings as assigned. Prepares reconciliations of general ledger accounts and month-end intercompany account reconciliations
• Monthly P&L analysis for a region of branches and distribution centers
• Read and interpret customer agreements and ensure payments are contractually compliant
• Ensure all accruals / rebate calculations are updated/reviewed for the month end close process Process payments and reporting to customers for assigned rebates
• Research and resolve issues related to customer rebate payments
• Monthly P&L analysis for customer rebate accounts
• Provide monthly accrual and analysis reporting for customer rebates to management for review Identify opportunities and implement solutions for process and profitability improvements
• Performs general ledger support as assigned.
• Calculate and record journal entries for certain accounting areas, including but not limited to areas such as location expense accruals, insurance accruals, prepaid expense accounts, customer and vendor rebate accounting and capital vs operating lease treatment.
• Research and explain expense variances to prior year and plan or other ad hoc analyses as requested.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of prior accounting experience to include general ledger support in a well-established corporate environment.
• Retail or Distribution Company experience a plus.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel, and strong use of other Microsoft products.
• Experience with AS400 system a plus.

Work Environment

The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required filing documents and store materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse and to handle other computer components.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.