Corporate Accounting and Consolidation Analyst - Global Industrial

The Corporate Accounting and Consolidation Analyst for Global Industrial supports the accounting for corporate expenses, assets, and liabilities and executes the global consolidation process. The position partners closely with HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, SEC Reporting, Tax, subsidiaries, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Prepare accruals and perform other month-end close activities for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions. Prepare journal entries for share-based compensation, dividends, and intercompany allocations. Perform trend and variance analysis as needed for close and forecast.

Execute the consolidation process to eliminate intercompany activity and balances accurately and efficiently. Conduct detailed variance analysis to detect and interpret unusual or significant fluctuations in account balances. Partner with IT for subsidiary ledger load, translation, and other system processes. Perform monthly and quarterly controls. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes as needed. Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors for audit requests.

Support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects. Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting 2+ years of accounting experience Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables) Meticulous attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral/written communication skills Embody company values of service, performance, influence, respect, innovation, and teamwork

Audit experience Experience with Oracle People Soft Experience with IBM Planning Analytics Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting

Extended computer use

Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)

Atlanta, Georgia OR Birmingham, Alabama

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.