Senior Staff Accountant na Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO)

Summary

The position is a key member of the accounting department and supports the Company's accounting for certain subsidiaries. The individual will be critical in helping the Company execute the month-end closing process and support the audit of the financial statements. The position reports to the Director, Assistant Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Assist with annual audit.
• Lead the accounting function for certain subsidiaries of the Company
• Analyze monthly balance sheet and income statements for certain subsidiaries; prepare correcting entries to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide backup support to other members of the General Accounting team as needed.
• Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis with other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; Master's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting with general ledger experience required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel with SQL preferred.

Skills

• Must have a desire to learn about the company and the Vehicle Service Contract industry along with the ability to learn various business functions, operations, objectives, and strategies.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work and manipulate substantial amounts of data.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized.
• Need the ability to maintain/ organize priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft products with high proficiency in Excel.
• SQL experience preferred.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on new concepts and opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with leaders and subject matter experts across various business units and functional areas.
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a process improvement mindset with willingness to challenge current processes.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of the day. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the responsibilities and the job qualifications of the position.

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Automobile Protection Corporation (A PCO) is a Drug Free Workplace as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.