Staff Accountant - Financial Accounting

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting duties, including analyzing, researching, and preparing financial information and reports to meet specific daily and monthly deadlines.

What You'll Do:

• Complete general accounting functions including research, report and spreadsheet preparation, and analysis.
• Complete month-end close tasks, including calculating and preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze accounting data by processing and interpreting general ledger and subledger accounts.
• Prepare financial book schedules.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports.
• Complete ad hoc reports and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure all financial schedules and deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments.
   

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 0-3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You 

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. 

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Responsibilities:

•    Accountable for the accurate and timely completion of Settlement activities on a daily basis: 

• Reconciles and updates inventory volumes, daily; work to resolve volume discrepancies
•  Generates customer invoices and supporting documentation
•  Settles all third party transactions per contractual terms
•  Liaises with counterparties should any discrepancies occur; provide thorough explanations and seek resolutions to the discrepancies.   

•    Timely and accurately reconciling and closing inventory at month end.  
•    Ensures inventory transactions are accurately reflected in the financial records. 
•    Assists in developing solutions to financial and operational processes for inventory functions, policies and procedures.
•    Carries out ad hoc reports/assignments as needed.
•    Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external counterparties.  
•    Assists in the development and maintenance of department wide plans, goals, and deadlines.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with degree in accounting
• 0-3 years accounting experience
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.