Senior Accountant

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Automotive - Motor Vehicles - Parts
Retail
Transportation Manages Others :  Not Specified Job Type :  Finance Experience :  Not Specified Post Date :  4/7/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : 8  Description Heartland Automotive Services, Inc.

Job Description

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Reports To: Controller

Revision Date: January 9, 2012

SUMMARY

Responsible for facilitating and providing vital support of all accounting functions including all general ledger, property, compliance, and financial reporting activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

? Communication With Controller- ? Discuss all anticipated changes to existing reports and data, any new requested reports and data by company personnel before requests are implemented.

? Discuss any major problems that have occurred in dealing with other markets or divisions of the company or with personnel with the accounting department.

? Discuss any weaknesses or situations within the company that may develop into potential problems along with suggestions of possible solutions.

? Discuss the periodic scheduling, goals, and problems thereof the general ledger position.

? Monthly/Annual Financial Statements- ? Coordinate with Divisional Controllers and other accounting personnel to ensure the company’s records are correct for the preparation of financial statements.

? Accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts: AP other, Capital Leases, LT and Prepaid Insurance, Intangibles, Sales & Use Tax, and Advertising with investigation of differences and correcting entries

? Accurately perform a second review on other balance sheet accounts not performed by the original accountant

? Accurately performing closing of general ledger modules according to monthly time frame

? Coordinate the workflow of the reviewing of store P&L’s from start to finish. Communicate daily to Controller/Divisional Controller of status

? Calculate FAS13 for new leases.

? Sales and Use Tax- ? Quarterly review of sales and use tax rates at all store locations.

? Keep up-to-date on state sales and use tax laws.

? Miscellaneous- ? Accurately prepare and distribute timely any requested internal reports and/or data related to the general ledger or other related areas to the field and legal department for franchise and/or lease renewals or per request of landlord.

? Accurately prepare and review internal and external financial statements.

? Assist in the periodic review of internal financial statements and investigation of variances from budget and communicates the results.

? Proof internal and external reports for accuracy.

? Participate in the collection and assembly of data for the company’s annual budget.

? Submit to individual coordinating with the audit reports such as capital lease schedules, intangibles, advertising and any other work papers, and any required information is prepared and provided to the auditors and Controller, as needed.

? Assist Vice President on annual applications for insurance.

? Participate in the inspection stations application. Keep knowledge of how each program works in each state. Keep VP updated on any changes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES

? Knowledge of Microsoft office products.

? Knowledge of Excel and Access.

? Excellent reconciliation and problem solving skills are required.

? Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

? Ability to be able to organize and pay attention to detail.

? Ability to be able to juggle and reprioritize duties when necessary.

? Must be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

? Have ability to work independently as well as within a team.

? Prior experience at a Big four Accounting Firm/Corporation strongly preferred

? GAAP experience required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

? BS degree in Accounting is required.

? Valid driver’s license is required.

 RequirementsPlease refer to the Job Description for the qualifications.


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