The Parts Authority is an automotive parts retailer serving consumers and businesses involved in vehicle repair. Its product range covers parts and accessories for a broad selection of vehicle makes and models, with shoppers able to find items by vehicle type, part number, or keyword. Based in Hyattsville, Maryland, the company operates at the intersection of automotive retail, parts distribution, and repair support.
Senior Corporate Accountant - New Hyde Park, NY
The Senior Corporate Accountant manages month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, audits, and financial reporting. The role supports The Parts Authority, a nationwide distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools, equipment, and transmissions.
Description
- Prepare month-end journal entries and account analyses for assigned accounts
- Review general ledger activity and complete month-end closing entries and analyses
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations to maintain accurate ledgers and reporting
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, and Operations on closing entries and upcoming process changes
- Help implement best practices that simplify, standardize, and scale accounting processes
- Analyze complex financial reports and accounting records
- Complete variance analyses, identify trends, and investigate material variances
- Support interim and annual audits by preparing schedules and supplying requested data and responses
- Prepare financial statement footnotes for bank reporting
- Help document accounting processes and internal controls
- Coordinate complex accounting projects with accounting, finance, and other departments
- Participate in system implementations, special projects, and ad hoc analyses
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- At least five years of experience, preferably combining public and private accounting
- CPA certification or eligibility to obtain it
- Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with very large data sets
- Advanced ability to build schedules, processes, reconciliations, and flux analyses
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader perspective
- Collaborative team member willing to support colleagues as needed
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Knowledge of AS/400 and Sage is a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- Paid holidays, sick and personal days, and vacation
- Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan
- Employee merchandise discounts