Senior Account Level II

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care to our nearly 2,300 team members, we offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a "WOW" experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing and challenge the status quo.

The Senior Accountant – Level II plays a strategic role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial reporting and operational efficiency of the accounting function. This role is responsible for financial analyses, managing complex accounting areas, and overseeing internal controls. The Senior Level II Accountant partners closely with the Controllership function and CFO to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, and to support decision making and process improvements. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

A CLOSER LOOK BEYOND THE NUMBERS:    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    

• Prepare and review income statement for assigned business units ensuring revenues and expenses are recorded in the proper period.
• Maintain general ledger; prepare, enter, and post journal entries.
• Manage and monitor fixed assets, depreciation schedules, disposals with an eye for accuracy and compliance.
• Document and enforce the company’s policy regarding tracking, accounting, and reporting of capital expenditures.
• Maintain lease schedules for third party and related party leases, calculate, and book entries in accordance with ASC 842 lease standard.
• Compile and analyze assigned balance sheet account reconciliations in support of financial statements.
• Maintain specific audit worksheets and prepare documentation for audits of various types.
• Manage the monthly close calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
• Account and Budget analysis; General Ledger analysis.
• Support audit and tax engagements by preparing advanced workpapers, providing explanations, and coordinating deliverables.
• Analyze, develop, and document processes in order to create standardization and gain efficiencies.
• Track, record, and reconcile all activity related to the company’s credit facility across multiple entities in accordance with GAAP
• Perform other duties as requested by Corporate Controller and CFO.
• Support strategic financial initiatives and special projects as directed by the Corporate Controller and CFO.
• .Identify areas for process improvement and lead efforts to standardize and automate accounting workflows.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Provide leadership to fellow Accountants by being the example of expertise, accuracy, productivity, and timeliness.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting theory and practical GAAP application.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamentals of financial statements – balance sheet, income statement and cash flow.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent Microsoft (Excel / Word) skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong focus and passion for service to external customers, internal customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently and to work in an efficient manner.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on collaborative, high-performance teams.
• Capable of working independently and cooperatively with all levels of the organization as Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
  

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required, CPA a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Operates in both an office setting, and within our retail operations.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Walking, standing, sitting, listening, and talking on a wide variety and continual basis.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel; lift/carry up to 25 pounds, and reach with hands and arms.