Discount Tire
Staff Accountant I
Discount Tire, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Overview
Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.
Under direct supervision, performs daily analysis of the company's financial records to ensure financial compliance. Solid understanding of a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, reviewing accounts payable and receivable postings, understanding of retail tax calculations, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :General working understanding of Accounting Principles and familiarity with GAAPGeneral understanding of Accounts Payables & Accounts Receivable processingGeneral financial analysis skills including ability to create spreadsheets.Performs daily, monthly and EOY review and analysis of general ledger accounts for accuracy and consistency with strong attention to detailPrepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling account postingsResolves basic general accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataReconciles electronic and manual bank statementsReconciles credit card transactions, research discrepancies and chargebacks, resolve customer payment issuesGeneral understanding of fixed asset processing and reporting including, multi-site tracking and recording of acquired assets, assigning useful lives, tracking of existing assets, and accounting for the disposition or transfer of assetsGeneral understanding of Sales and Use Tax applicationBalances stores' daily transaction activity across multiple systems to ensure consistencyMaintains company confidentialityUpdates personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer serviceConsult with management regarding suggestions to improve financial processesOther duties as assignedQualifications:
This position requires a minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience required.Previous accounting experience in a retail/service environment is beneficial.Previous general ledger experience in an ERP is desired.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Intermediate knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, including skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.Ability to design and build spreadsheets is beneficial.The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.Ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task, and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required.Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential.Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect, and upholding Company values are key attributes. In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
Educational Requirements:
This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Accounting degree is beneficial.
Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.
Under direct supervision, performs daily analysis of the company's financial records to ensure financial compliance. Solid understanding of a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, reviewing accounts payable and receivable postings, understanding of retail tax calculations, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :General working understanding of Accounting Principles and familiarity with GAAPGeneral understanding of Accounts Payables & Accounts Receivable processingGeneral financial analysis skills including ability to create spreadsheets.Performs daily, monthly and EOY review and analysis of general ledger accounts for accuracy and consistency with strong attention to detailPrepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling account postingsResolves basic general accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataReconciles electronic and manual bank statementsReconciles credit card transactions, research discrepancies and chargebacks, resolve customer payment issuesGeneral understanding of fixed asset processing and reporting including, multi-site tracking and recording of acquired assets, assigning useful lives, tracking of existing assets, and accounting for the disposition or transfer of assetsGeneral understanding of Sales and Use Tax applicationBalances stores' daily transaction activity across multiple systems to ensure consistencyMaintains company confidentialityUpdates personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer serviceConsult with management regarding suggestions to improve financial processesOther duties as assignedQualifications:
This position requires a minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience required.Previous accounting experience in a retail/service environment is beneficial.Previous general ledger experience in an ERP is desired.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Intermediate knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, including skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.Ability to design and build spreadsheets is beneficial.The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.Ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task, and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required.Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential.Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect, and upholding Company values are key attributes. In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
Educational Requirements:
This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Accounting degree is beneficial.
Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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