Staff Accountant

Overview

Ready to kick your career into high gear? Virginia Tire & Auto is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. We are looking for a knowledgeable accounting professional with experience in bank & general ledger reconciliation. The ideal candidate has experience using various accounting software’s such as Business Central and possesses knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products including intermediate level excel skills.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the overall financial reporting for multiple retail operations. This role reports to the Controller. They are goal oriented, and deadline driven; consistently keeping daily weekly and monthly accounting timelines on schedule. They accomplish profitability by exercising attention to detail and following the proper processes and policies to maintain accurate financial reports. The Staff Accountant possesses strong communication skills to support an effective relationship between accounting and operations.

Responsibilities

Overall duties include, but are not limited to:

• Follow company processes, controls, and policies.
• Process daily merchant credit card payment batches
• Reconcile monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with month end processing entries
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Assist with annual CPA financial review
• Reconcile & pay Business License & Personal Property Taxes
• Work directly with operations to ensure proper financial transactions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to support internal associates and resolve issues
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including facilities, and colleagues.
• Ensure company policies, processes, and procedures are clearly defined, updated, and documented

Education & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prior accounting experience
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in a large accounting department
• Strong organization skills.  Ability to multi-task, meet firm deadlines, proactively prioritize needs, and effectively manage priorities for multiple businesses/subsidiaries on a concurrent basis

Preferred

• Experience in automotive accounting
• Experience with NetSuite or Business Central; ERP system is preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliation
• Experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Why Join Virginia Tire & Auto?

• Affordable Health Insurance 
• Industry Best Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications and Trainings for Career Development
• Opportunities for advancement, including training programs where you get paid to learn

Who We Are

• A Top Family-Owned Business in the DC area, as awarded by the Washington Business Journal, that is committed to employee advancement and growth. Virginia Tire & Auto offers career paths and stability to its 250+ employees.
• Best of NOVA Auto Repair winner by Northern Virginia Magazine
• Top Shop in North America by Tire Review Magazine

Employment Classification: Exempt

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

 Virginia Tire & Auto is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.