Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations. Under direct supervision, performs heavy Accounts Payable processing, including review of 3 way matching of vendor invoices.  Solid understanding of a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, reviewing vendor accounts payable and receivable postings, understanding of retail tax calculations, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews.  Embodies IOOGA (Integrity, Our People, Our Customers, Growth and Attitude)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General working understanding of Accounting Principles and familiarity with GAAP
• Solid understanding of Accounts Payables including 3 way matching principals
• General understanding of Accounts Receivable processing
• General financial analysis skills including ability to create spreadsheets.
• Performs daily, monthly and EOY review and analysis of general ledger accounts for accuracy and consistency with strong attention to detail
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling account postings
• Resolves basic general accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Reconciles manual bank statements
• Reconciles credit card transactions, research discrepancies and chargebacks, resolve customer payment issues
• General understanding of fixed asset processing and reporting
• General understanding of Sales and Use Tax application
• Balances stores’ daily transaction activity to ensure consistency
• Maintains company confidentiality
• Updates personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service
• Consult with management regarding suggestions to improve financial processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of two years of finance, accounting or accounts payable experience required.
• Previous accounting experience in a retail/service environment is beneficial.
• Previous general ledger and Accounts payable experience in an ERP is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, including skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
• Ability to design and build spreadsheets is beneficial.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task, and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential.
• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect, and upholding Company values are key attributes. In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Accounting degree is beneficial.

Work Days:

Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours:

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime (more than forty hours per week) may be necessary.

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General working understanding of Accounting Principles and familiarity with GAAP
• General understanding of Accounts Payables & Accounts Receivable processing
• General financial analysis skills including ability to create spreadsheets.
• Performs daily, monthly and EOY review and analysis of general ledger accounts for accuracy and consistency with strong attention to detail
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling account postings
• Resolves basic general accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Reconciles electronic and manual bank statements
• Reconciles credit card transactions, research discrepancies and chargebacks, resolve customer payment issues
• General understanding of fixed asset processing and reporting including, multi-site tracking and recording of acquired assets, assigning useful lives, tracking of existing assets, and accounting for the disposition or transfer of assets
• General understanding of Sales and Use Tax application
• Balances stores’ daily transaction activity across multiple systems to ensure consistency
• Maintains company confidentiality
• Updates personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service
• Consult with management regarding suggestions to improve financial processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Previous accounting experience in a retail environment is beneficial.
• Previous general ledger experience in an ERP is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required. Ability to design and build spreadsheets is beneficial.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task, and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential.
• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect, and upholding Company values are key attributes.
• In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Accounting degree is beneficial.

Work Days:

Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours:

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime (more than forty hours per week) may be necessary.