Accounting Specialist ABC

Purpose of Job The ABC Accounting Specialist supports the All Battery Centers in financial matters and helps improve All Battery's financial processes and procedures. These contribute to the department's objectives of providing financial statements, subsequent reporting, and quality audit documentation. Job Components Assembles and reviews monthly financial statements for the All Battery Center stores and Interstate Owned Territory (IOT) storefronts. Participates in financial, account, and variance analysis. Provides feedback on financial statement elements to Regional Managers and Store Managers. Coordinates with All Battery Sr. Advisor/Manager to resolve issues. Provides internal customers with pertinent financial information regarding the All Battery Centers. Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations and submits for approval using external software. Creates purchase orders for stores’ supplies and other miscellaneous expenses and submits to Accounts Payable. Qualifications Minimum 2-year accounting/finance degree. Two years of experience with commercial bank statement reconciliation, general ledger account reconciliations, and financial review preferred. Computer literate with knowledge and experience, including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook); SAP software experience is helpful. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and handle multiple projects. Detail-oriented and a team player. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to recognize anomalies and follow up. Can work with tight deadlines and has a sense of urgency. Flexible to change – retail environment. Experience with retail software such as Micros / Xstore is a plus. Scope of Data Interacts with external and internal customers, strong interpersonal skills. Works as part of a team to service the ABC store managers, IOT storefront managers, and accounting management. Understands the full cycle of accounting. Time management skills are required to meet deadlines. Exemplifies Interstate’s Purpose and Values. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting. Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort are required. Position requires extensive computer use and 10-key/data entry. Work involves some irregularities, difficulties with repetitive and varied tasks. Some potential travel may be required. Benefits Comprehensive healthcare benefits, company‑supported wellness program, onsite fitness center. Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools. Competitive pay and bonus structure, saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr