Staff Accountant (Hybrid) - Topco Associates

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for the Accounting team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtual twice per week.

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for the Fuel Accounting team in Itasca, IL. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant monitors and controls monthly close activities, ensuring the completion of tasks by required deadlines. Ensures accurate and complete accounting. Prepares and communicates performance and opportunity analyses to management.

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  Work with Fuel Members and Vendors on daily discrepancies while providing accurate information in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Senior Fuel Accountant during the monthly fuel close accounting procedures
• Perform various monthly fuel accounting close procedures, including; inventory reconciliation, P&L reconciliation & analysis, and tax return filing.
• Prepares general ledger journal entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts 
• Maintains and balances reconciliation of general ledger fuel accounts, ensuring justification of all balances 
• Partner with the Fuel Operations & Treasury teams to ensure all member and vendor discrepancies are taken care of in an efficient manner
• Learns our tax software provider IGEN to prepare and file monthly/quarterly state tax returns to be in compliance with state tax rules and regulations
• Prepare work papers for year-end audit and assist outside auditors with year-end audit

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA

Successful performance in these job functions should result in: 

• Timely GL Account review & reconciliation 
• Accurate journal entries
• Accurate and timely report preparation and distribution 
• Constant collaboration amongst team 
• Timely completion and delivery of special projects as needed

Education:

• Four-year college degree in accounting or finance

Technical skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Advanced skills in MS Excel. 
• Good understanding of internal controls
• SAP experience preferred

Previous experience:

• One to two years of accounting or financial analysis experience preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Organized self-starter, able to work independently
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects and priorities
• Committed individual to take ownership and bring high personal standards to the workplace

Topco strives for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects our member shopper’s communities. If your experience similarly reflects what you see listed in the job description, please consider applying, as individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.