What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Staff Accountant December 2026/May 2027 Graduate position at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores?
BASIC PURPOSE: Participate as an integral team member on accounting teams to handle daily accounting functions, seek process efficiency improvements as well as identifying methods to improve business performance, reporting, and compliance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with month-end financial reports
- Post journal entries
- Assist with auditors
- Assist with various budget cycles
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
- Understanding and documenting the Company’s control environment
- Provide quality compliance and administrative support to the department
- Completion of various regulatory filings
- Interact and collaborate with other departments and operations
- Understand the Company’s reporting systems and processes
- Use discretion and independent judgment in developing enhancements to the efficiency and effectiveness
- Other duties assigned as needed.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams across the organization.
- Analyze financial information and prepare recommendations for review.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Experience:
- 1 years relevant work experience preferred but not required
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Skills:
- Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel
- Soft Skills: Strong oral and verbal communication skills; ability to perform and make decisions under pressure and strict deadlines; excellent time management skills; detail oriented; ability to multitask and be a team player
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision
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