Accounting associate Jobs in Springfield, MO

General Ledger Accountant

This is a professional position with responsibilities for general ledger functions, internal financial reporting and staff development. Planning, organization and direction of the accounting processes and controls are key to this job.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise the monthly, quarterly and annual close process
• Coordinate the accounting close processes to ensure timely preparation of corporate financial statements.
• Ensure that corporate financial statements are prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Determine that key balance sheet accounts are assigned for monthly analysis and are completed accurately and timely. Review analyses prepared by staff.
• Manage process for analytical review of financial results.
• Manage process for compilation and review of monthly financial data.
• Review and distribute financial reports to senior management.
• Assist with quarterly and annual compilation of financial statements with external reporting team.
• Compile, research and issue field (Store & DC) financial statements and provide excellent customer service to support field team's review of their financial information.
• Research and complete special analysis and reporting projects aimed at providing better information to operators to improve company results.
• Manage process for compilation and review of monthly payroll, vacation, bonus and commission accruals.
• Analyze and review medical and other self-insurance entries and associated accruals.
• Compile, research and issue various recurring and ad hoc payroll and benefits reports
• Manage the annual payroll and benefits planning/budgeting process.
• Research and develop new accounting processes and procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit to maintain current documentation of all accounting processes.
• Coordinate with other departments when special accounting issues arise.
• Set priorities for team and guide staff toward successful achievement of group goals.
• Maintain excellent communication and supervision of professional staff.
• Mentor and develop staff to progress to new opportunities within the company.
• Project staffing requirements and ensure selection of qualified personnel.

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with excellent comprehension of accounting issues.
• 5 years' experience with increasing management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent spreadsheet and database skills.
• Excellent problem solving, administrative and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly self-motivated and mature sense of responsibility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Desired :

• Public accounting experience, C.P.A, retail accounting experience.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.