Accountant, Sr

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The JEGS Story:
Why do millions depend on JEGS for their high-performance car parts? It’s simple — from the iconic mail order catalog to a fully stocked e-commerce experience, we have built a preferred destination for every gearhead, professional racer, weekend warrior and restoration nut who wants to take their vehicle to the next level. Around here, we don't just sell parts we rely on when driving our own cars around racetracks, dirt trails, and interstates across the country.

Parts may be our business – but grease, fuel, exhaust, power, and speed are what we live for.

Job title: Senior Accountant

Job type: Full-time, Salary

Location: On-site/Hybrid, Delaware

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, performing complex accounting activities, accurately completing monthly close processes, and supporting strategic financial initiatives.

• Manage and perform month‑end and year‑end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide assistance in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support accounting process improvements and internal controls.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and other compliance reporting as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Support ad‑hoc requests as needed.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2‑3 years of experience with complex financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Retail Accounting industry experience is strongly preferred. Experience with inter‑company account reconciliations a plus.
• Use of ERP type software a plus. Advanced level of knowledge of Word and Excel required. Working knowledge of Access and PowerPoint a plus.

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program