Staff Operations Accountant

As a skilled accountant in the FleetPride (the “Company”) accounting organization, the Staff Operations Accountant will be responsible for accounting and financial processes supporting the Company’s operations. This individual will be a detail-oriented, focused on operational excellence and an important part in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting internal and external audits, and improving close procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Accounting and Monthly Close:

• Execute the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP for assigned areas.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Monitor general ledger activity for specified areas, ensuring proper classification, consistency, and adherence to accounting policies.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure completeness of accruals, deferrals, and other relevant adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal teams, with significant focus on operational groups, to ensure timely and accurate recognition of the Company’s operational activities.
• Perform and review variance analysis, comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, and provide meaningful commentary.
• Support the timely completion and maintenance of a comprehensive month-end close calendar and ensure compliance with internal deadlines and reporting requirements.

Internal Controls:

• Document and maintain documentation to support existing internal controls and to identify and address process and/or control gaps identified.

Leadership:

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture within the accounting team.

Systems & Process Improvements:

• Continuously evaluate the month-end close process to identify opportunities to reduce close timelines and improve accuracy and transparency.
• Document close procedures and ensure appropriate cross-training within the team.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration a plus
• CPA a plus
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in a medium to large corporate environment; other experience in a finance or accounting environment may be considered
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with ERPs with focused experience in AS400, Cognos / TM1, SQL and PowerBI considered a plus
• Experience in a high-growth or mid-sized corporate environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.