Staff Operations Accountant

Fleet Pride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry.

As a skilled accountant in the Fleet Pride (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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

Fleet Pride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

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.