Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of general accounting functions in support of the organization's financial reporting and accounting operations. This position plays an important role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules and reports.

The Staff Accountant will analyze financial information, investigate account variances and discrepancies, and assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial records. The position will work closely with the CFO, Controller, and other members of the Accounting Department, as well as external auditors and other third-party professionals as needed.

Today,
Replacement Parts, Inc. and Crow Burlingame are made up of a corporate staff, wholesale auto parts and automotive paint store locations, and our warehouse division,
Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI). We employ approximately 1,400 employees, in twelve (12) states, working at approximately 220 locations, all operating in the aftermarket automotive parts, paint, and heavy-duty parts business. In 2019, our company celebrated 100 years of serving our communities as a privately held business and proud to be part of the "Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts" family.

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and post recurring, adjusting, and accrual journal entries.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger.
• Analyze account fluctuations and investigate significant or unusual variances.
• Identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential errors and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain detailed documentation supporting account balances and reconciliations.

• Assist in monitoring and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits and financial reviews.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Work with external auditors and other third-party professionals to provide requested information and resolve questions.

• Provide accounting analysis and financial information to management as requested.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analyses to support accounting and operational decisions.

• 401(k) employer matching
• Company Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Additional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Scholarship Program

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Financial Analysis
- Interprets financial information, identify trends and variances, and research discrepancies.

Accounting…