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Purpose of Job:

The Sr. Staff Accountant performs accounting & financial analysis for a large distribution business across a complex operational environment, including multiple legal entities. This position is non-routine in nature, requiring advanced professional experience, competency in technical accounting principles, and the ability to collaboratively complete analysis projects in a multi-dimensional Finance Team comprised of over 100 professionals and dozens of different specializations.

Job Components:

• Provide subject matter and technical expertise associated with improving accounting processes and help identify issues pertaining to the application of US GAAP for a variety of complex special projects.

• Assist in the preparation and continuous improvement of complex monthly account reconciliations.

• Mentor/train Staff Accountants. Review, approve, and provide guidance related to reconciliations and analysis performed by Staff Accountants.

• Collaborate with internal business partners to improve processes related to various subsystems, inventory, Company Owned Stores (COS), Revenue, and Gross Profit reconciliations and analyses.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures. This includes providing financial analysis and support for audited financials and preparation of yearly audit schedules to third-party Big 4 audit personnel.

• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure information is properly recorded in the General Ledger. This would include the administration of accounting associated with Leases, Fixed Assets, Revenue Reserves, and Payroll.

• *Some tasks above may be the sole responsibility of only one Senior Accountant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

• Minimum 5 years of general ledger accounting experience in a corporate environment preferably in wholesale distribution.

• Professional certification such as a CPA and CMA is preferred.

• Experience working with SAP is highly desired.

• Experience working with a large and diversified organizational structure and chart of accounts.

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.

• Ability to solve complex accounting issues and address discrepancies effectively.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of technical accounting research, consolidation, leases, and fixed assets.

• Understanding of business law, technical guidance, statistics, cost accounting, and general management as related to accounting.

• Familiarity with financial reporting standards (GAAP) is essential.

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various levels within the organization.

• Effective time management skills with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in the utilization of other MS products (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks to completion within specified deadlines.

Scope Data:

• Provide work leadership to other accounting personnel.

• Provide review and oversight of Staff Accountants’ work.

• Attend regular team meetings.

• Provide training and act as a resource to Staff Accountants.

• Interface and interact professionally with various internal departments and external vendors.

• Exemplify Interstate’s Purpose and Values.

• Must be able to work in a “Team oriented” environment.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods of time.

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, and talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 15+ lbs. during a