This is a professional position responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting, and budgeting. The Senior Accountant supports monthly close, internal controls, financial systems, audit activities, and company-wide compliance with capitalization and lease accounting requirements. This position works independently, partners with team members across the organization, and may supervise staff accountants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for all areas of Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting, including general accounting, construction/activity accounting, lease accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Collaborate with team members inside and outside of Finance to improve processes and operations.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain supporting control process documentation.
- Assist internal and external audit processes as necessary.
- Ensure company-wide compliance with capitalization policy and lease accounting requirements.
- Perform analytical reviews and reasonableness tests of various income and expense accounts.
- Analyze and review various balance sheet accounts.
- Analyze and review budget-to-actual variances.
- Analyze and perform detailed reviews of staff accountant tasks to ensure accuracy prior to posting to the general ledger.
- Generate reporting and analysis as required by management.
- Coordinate the capital and lease budgeting process.
- Develop and maintain IT operational budgets and coordinate with IT managers to ensure appropriateness.
- Review budget templates for various expense accounts for reasonableness and accuracy.
- Participate in the research, design, and implementation of new software or system upgrades.
- Research and correct system errors related to Fixed Asset and Lease systems.
- Partner with the Information Systems team in the development of program enhancements.
- Supervise staff accountants to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Mentor and coach team members while reinforcing the O’Reilly Culture.
- Participate in hiring, performance management, corrective action, and performance reviews as needed.
- Assist Finance management with special projects.
- Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Three to five years of accounting experience.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet frequent, often non-flexible deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
DESIRED
- Previous supervisory/leadership experience.
- Previous experience working in accounting at a retail organization.
- CPA certification and/or MBA.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Three to five years of accounting experience
- Professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet frequent, non-flexible deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
- Previous accounting experience in a retail organization
- CPA certification and/or MBA
O’Reilly Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about O’Reilly Auto Parts and has not been reviewed or approved by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-style upside is strengthened by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows eligible full-time team members to buy ORLY shares via payroll deductions at a discount, improving access to ownership. This creates a tangible wealth-building lever that is positioned as stronger than many retail peers’ stock purchase offerings.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Retirement access is broadened because both part-time and full-time team members are immediately eligible to enroll in the 401(k). Whole-person support also extends beyond full-time staff through O’Care Solutions, which is described as available to full- and part-time team members at no cost.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and support benefits are expanded through the Live Life Well program, which can reduce medical premium share when specific health criteria are met. O’Care Solutions adds lifestyle and wellbeing coverage through counseling and practical supports like legal/financial consults and caregiving resources.
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What We Do
O’Reilly Auto Parts started as a single store and has grown into a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with more than 6,100 locations and counting. With more than 94,000 team members, O’Reilly has expanded into 48 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. O’Reilly, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has a deep commitment to serving our customers, community, and our team members. Our culture values make O’Reilly the best place to work and grow! Whether you're interested in running a local store, managing a distribution center, or climbing the corporate ladder, O’Reilly has a career path in which you can truly thrive. Find out what it means to Live Green at our Fortune 500 Company and come work at the O! Mission: O'Reilly Automotive intends to be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level.
