Location:
13375 National Road SW, Etna, Ohio, 43068Job Description:
Express Wash Concepts (EWC), established in 2018, is the parent company of five award-winning express tunnel car wash brands: Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash, and Bee Clean Express Car Wash.
Our swift, top-tier, eco-friendly car washes and unwavering focus on exceptional customer service have positioned us prominently in the United States and beyond. Additionally, our leading community relations initiatives proudly contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars annually through EWC CARES, our outreach programs, encompassing both monetary donations and complimentary car washes.
Why Choose Express Wash Concepts? We're not just a car wash; we're a company committed to fast, eco-friendly services, exceptional customer care, and giving back to our communities, all while providing ample opportunities for personal and career growth. Join Express Wash Concepts in our mission to make a difference through the power of clean.
Discover the benefits of joining Express Wash Concepts
- Competitive wages: Enjoy a compensation package reflecting your skills and dedication.
- Discretionary year-end bonus: Receive a year-end bonus based on exceptional performance.
- Unlimited Wash Club Membership: Keep your vehicle looking its best.
- Paid vacation: Take well-deserved breaks as outlined in our Employee Manual.
- Health care benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Company-Paid Life, Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
- HSA contribution: $1,000/year (with qualifying plan).
- Secure future: 401k with up to 4% company match.
- Educational reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support ongoing learning and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team at Express Wash Concepts. This role plays an important part in the month-end close process and is also responsible for all fixed asset accounting and for utility accruals and usage analysis across our multi-location car wash operation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works independently, and enjoys turning data into insight for the business.
Essential Functions
Month-End Close (Primary Responsibility)
- Execute and help drive the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statement completion in accordance with US GAAP
- Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items
- Perform variance analysis and prepare clear explanations of fluctuations to budget and prior periods
- Maintain close checklists and supporting documentation so that work is complete, reviewable, and audit-ready
Fixed Assets
- Own all fixed asset accounts, including the fixed asset subledger, and reconcile the subledger to the general ledger each month
- Review capital additions and place new assets into service, setting up each asset with the correct classification, in-service date, useful life, and depreciation method
- Calculate and record depreciation, and analyze fixed asset activity and balances
- Process asset disposals and write-offs as necessary, including calculating and recording any gain or loss
- Prepare fixed asset roll forwards and supporting schedules for audit and management review
Utility Accruals & Usage Analysis
- Prepare monthly utility accruals for water, gas, trash, and electric, and true up accruals to actual invoices
- Analyze utility usage and cost by location to identify outliers, such as unusual spikes, billing errors, or potential operational issues
- Investigate outliers, follow up with operations and vendors as needed, and communicate findings and recommended actions
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist in the compilation of supporting documents and variance explanations for external audit requirements
- Identify areas of opportunity/weakness within business processes and recommend solutions for achieving optimal efficiency
- Build relationships with and support business partners across the organization to become a trusted advisor and help drive sound financial decisions
- Assist with special projects
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 3+ years of related accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to analyze data sets and identify trends and outliers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and dedication to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring close deadlines
- Initiative-taking approach; independently identifies and solves problems
Express Wash Concepts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 3+ years of related accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Proficiency in Excel, including analyzing data sets and identifying trends and outliers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and dedication to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring close deadlines
- Initiative-taking approach with the ability to independently identify and solve problems
Express Wash Concepts Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Express Wash Concepts and has not been reviewed or approved by Express Wash Concepts.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for car‑wash/retail service roles, with entry rates and leadership packages positioned to attract talent. Opportunities to increase earnings through role changes or certification are emphasized.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials highlight medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, optional supplemental coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employer HSA contributions are referenced for qualifying plans.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match is presented as part of the standard package. This adds long‑term value alongside base pay and incentives.
Express Wash Concepts Insights
What We Do
Express Wash Concepts is the parent company of five award-winning, express car wash locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia under the following brands: Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash and Bee Clean Express Car Wash. Express Wash Concepts currently operates 130+ locations with 1,225+ employees. We are more than a car wash – and our emphasis on providing the best customer service and high-quality wash experience, and commitment to environmental initiatives truly set us apart. We are proud to be home grown and operated, and make a measurable impact not only in the communities where we operate, but in our Team Members lives. If you are interested in a flexible career with above industry-average income and growth potential, are friendly, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about representing our award-winning brands, we invite you to come and Grow With Us!
