Vendor Incentives Sr. Accountant

Company: Advance Auto Parts
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSUMMARY Record and reconcile transactions, assist in the preparation of financial reports. Collaborate with employees in other departments to streamline lease management/accounting processing while maintaining a focus on completeness and accuracy of supply chain and fleet lease data. Must be self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY SKILLS may include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.Lease Accounting Perform analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data and provides understandable explanations to non-financial business partners.Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliations on a period basis according to established schedule. Follow up with appropriate individuals for any needed corrections and prepares journal entries accordingly.Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, internal and external auditors, and SOX requirements.Assist in quarterly reviews/year-end audits with internal and external auditors.Understand daily activities of the department and provide assistance when needed to ensure daily and period goals/deadlines are met.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Advanced Microsoft Office and other applicable accounting and financial software (experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP preferred).Ability to think creatively and bring new ideas to improve and increase efficiencies and processes within the organization.Excellent interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers.Demonstrated ability to work independently, handling complex projects and prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines and time constraints.Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct supervisory responsibilities.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS NonePHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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