Sr. Accountant

Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing financial reports. Responsibilities include recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations and variance analyses.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs procedures relating to the accounting function that help ensure effective and efficient operation of the department.
• Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares journal entries on general ledger accounts. Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances and communicates results to department. Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections.
• Assists with periodic procedures related to inventory processes. Assists with accounting processes related to acquired companies. Performs ad hoc analysis and other accounting research as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
• Master's degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Professional, self-motivated employee with excellent interpersonal skills. Exemplary work ethic and decision making ability.
• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of employees.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under time constraints.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows. Solid knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger and GAAP accounting. PeopleSoft and Blackline experience preferred.
• Ability to build effective relationships and interact with a variety of people and departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires normal physical stamina while working in pleasant office surroundings.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPA preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• 0-5 Direct Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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About Us

For 93 years, GPC has strived to be one of the world’s leading distribution organizations by setting the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. With over 500 locations and 15 distribution centers, Motion services more than 200,000 customers across the food and beverage, iron and steel, chemical, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, petrochemical, wood and lumber industries. Today, we’re proud to say we’re a leading industrial parts distributor in North America.