Staff Accountant

Location:

13375 National Road SW, Etna, Ohio, 43068

Job Description:

Express Wash Concepts (EWC), established in 2018, is the parent company of five award-winning express tunnel car wash brands: Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash, and Bee Clean Express Car Wash.

Our swift, top-tier, eco-friendly car washes and unwavering focus on exceptional customer service have positioned us prominently in the United States and beyond. Additionally, our leading community relations initiatives proudly contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars annually through EWC CARES, our outreach programs, encompassing both monetary donations and complimentary car washes.

Why Choose Express Wash Concepts? We're not just a car wash; we're a company committed to fast, eco-friendly services, exceptional customer care, and giving back to our communities, all while providing ample opportunities for personal and career growth. Join Express Wash Concepts in our mission to make a difference through the power of clean.

Discover the benefits of joining Express Wash Concepts

• Competitive wages: Enjoy a compensation package reflecting your skills and dedication.
  
• Discretionary year-end bonus: Receive a year-end bonus based on exceptional performance.
  
• Unlimited Wash Club Membership: Keep your vehicle looking its best.
  
• Paid vacation: Take well-deserved breaks as outlined in our Employee Manual.
  
• Health care benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Company-Paid Life, Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
  
• HSA contribution: $1,000/year (with qualifying plan).
  
• Secure future: 401k with up to 4% company match.
  
• Educational reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support ongoing learning and development.
  

Essential duties and responsibilities

This Staff Accountant is responsible for the company's accounts receivable and fleet billing operations, cash and credit card reconciliation, core banking processes, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the upcoming point-of-sale (POS) system upgrade, as the transition will directly affect several of this role's core processes.

Accounts Receivable & Fleet Billing

• Manage all accounts receivable accounting, including invoicing, application of payments, and account maintenance
  
• Process and manage billing for fleet accounts
  
• Perform payment reconciliation across AR accounts
  
• Prepare and distribute customer statements
  
• Manage collections activity, including following up on past-due accounts and resolving billing disputes
  

Cash & Banking

• Perform daily/weekly cash reconciliation across all store locations
  
• Perform credit card reconciliation and research discrepancies
  
• Manage banking processes including Positive Pay and ACH filters
  
• Ordering of banking supplies for new and existing sites
  
• Set up banking for new site locations
  

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
  
• Complete account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
  
• Support timely and accurate close in coordination with the broader accounting team
  

POS System Upgrade

• Serve as a key accounting team contributor during the upcoming POS system upgrade
  
• Help evaluate and adjust AR, cash, and reconciliation processes to align with the new system
  
• Test new workflows and identify process changes needed as a result of the upgrade
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, and/or reconciliation preferred
  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and formula-driven analysis)
  
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  
• Adaptable and open to process change, particularly through system transitions
  
• Strong communication skills, including comfort with collection-related conversations
  
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software a plus
  

Express Wash Concepts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.