RaceTrac Company Overview
Job Description:
As a key member of the accounting department the Staff Accountant will be responsible for completing all accounting functions pertaining to utilities for 300+ corporate owned shops and assisting with other needs for our leased locations. This includes, but is not limited to, completing period-end close responsibilities, analyzing utility trends, processing utility and rent payments, corresponding with landlords and serving as the Potbelly liaison over relations between our corporate operated shops, utility providers, and third-party utility processor. This role will provide support for other aspects of the Occupancy function, as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare various journal entries and complete detailed account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of period-end closes
- Investigate variances to forecasts and/or budget and communicate these findings during period-end Financial Statement review meetings
- Assist Potbelly operations with onboarding of utility providers when there is a new shop opening
- Execute terminations for all utility providers when there is a shop closure
- Review and assess landlord statements, especially in cases where utilities are billed through the landlord
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of utility payments either through a third-party processor or directly to landlords
- Process payments to landlords for rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, variable rent and other occupancy charges
- Liaise with landlords and Potbelly Real Estate Manager to ensure Potbelly is in good standing
- Support the completion of occupancy related tasks such as percentage rent, analysis of assessments from landlords related to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and Real Estate, and process monthly rent payments to landlords when required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with degree in accounting
- 0-3 years accounting experience
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP
- Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
- 0-3 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
RaceTrac Petroleum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RaceTrac Petroleum and has not been reviewed or approved by RaceTrac Petroleum.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting is offered. Access to both Traditional and Roth options enhances long‑term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard, with life and disability insurance included. A wellness program can reduce future‑year medical premiums when activities are completed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hourly store teams can access Daily Pay, and perks include free coffee and fountain drinks, food discounts, recognition programs, and a CareTrac hardship fund. These day‑to‑day benefits offer practical convenience and support.
RaceTrac Petroleum Insights
What We Do
RaceTrac is the premier gas station in the South. Whether you need to fill up your tank, or you need to grab a quick snack, RaceTrac has whatever gets you going.
