Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Belle Tire, you'll play a key role in driving financial clarity and operational excellence across a fast-growing organization. We're looking for someone who brings vision and curiosity--someone who knows what "great" looks like and is energized by building the path to get there. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong initiative, and be eager to dig deeper to uncover insights. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and leadership levels.

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary liaison with Store Operations for inventory support--an ideal fit for someone who is personable, collaborative, and able to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Manage cycle counts and serve as the main contact for quarterly physical inventory, requiring initiative, ownership, and the ability to focus on what matters most.
• Analyze monthly inventory levels and shrinkage, reconcile perpetual inventory to the balance sheet, and maintain a rolling 12-month analysis--perfect for someone who is curious and eager to dig into the "why."
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, demonstrating accountability and disciplined time management.
• Complete and resolve balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze P&L statements related to assigned responsibilities, requiring strong analytical thinking and the ability to sense what will help or hinder achieving goals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Provide support for the Finance Help Desk with a human, approachable communication style.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit, taking ownership of tasks through completion.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive automation--ideal for someone with vision and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects where flexibility and a positive attitude toward shifting priorities are essential.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5--8 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in SAP
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment while remaining adaptable and focused on what truly matters.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and accountability, as well as collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification
• Experience in a retail-based company

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment, requiring periods of sitting and the operation of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other office tools. Work hours are typically 8-5, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Benefits

We offer premium benefits to keep your life moving.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Closed Sundays and Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
• Discounts on Products and Services
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Training and Reimbursement for ASE Certifications
• Belle Tire Scholarship Program
• Career Growth Opportunities with a Growing Company
• Learn more at https://www.belletirecareers.com/benefits/

About Us

At Belle Tire, we believe you deserve a better experience when it comes to tires and vehicle services. That starts with hiring people who genuinely care - that's the Belle Tire Difference. With over 180 locations and 3,000 dedicated employees across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, we are your one-stop shop for tires, wheels, and full-service automotive repairs. Our services include alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, oil changes, auto glass repair, and more.

Since 1922, we've done what it takes to keep life moving for our customers and employees. We live by a shared set of values: Customer Satisfaction is the Bottom Line, we always Do the Right Thing, we Set the Tone with a positive attitude, we believe We Are They - there is no "us" and "them" here, and we Walk the Walk by following through on our commitments. These beliefs shape a culture of trust, respect, and pride, making Belle Tire a great place to build your career.

We're not your ordinary tire shop, we're Changing Tires.

Belle Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all individuals are considered for employment and advancement based on their qualifications, skills, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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