Senior Accountant - Metroplex Cash - RaceTrac

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant leads a team of staff accountants responsible for performing general accounting responsibilities. This individual is responsible for ensuring all financial schedules and deadlines are met and ensures monthly activities and the general ledger are up to date and accurate. The Senior Accountant develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments and cross functional teams within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assists with the daily cash related work of team members, including analyzing, researching, and preparing financial information to meet specific daily and monthly deadlines.
• Reviews cash team members’ journal entries and month-end schedules.
• Serves as primary reviewer of daily, weekly, and monthly cash account and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with bank compliance activities in a timely manner.
• Supervises and mentors staff accountants in an effort to share knowledge and develop professional skills.
• Obtains and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all financial reports and general ledger structures.
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
• Collaborates with other internal and external counterparties to support the overall goals and strategies of the organization.
• Continuous process improvement and documentation
• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Accounting, Controller, Vice President of Accounting and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Supports the Director of Accounting with special projects and workflow process improvements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a concentration in finance, accounting, or related field of study.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience; preferably fuel experience.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP, CPA preferred.
• Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with drive to get things done.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure