General Accounting Analyst

The General Accounting Analyst will be responsible for POS X-Store (POS of the future) testing and analysis. This position will work as part of the implementation project team from a finance/accounting perspective. This role is also responsible for the day-to-day reconciliation of various Balance Sheet accounts. The role is tasked with reconciling, troubleshooting, and communicating any issues related to their assigned reconciliations in a timely manner. Furthermore, this role is involved with the month end close process to ensure a timely and accurate month end close. Additionally, ad-hoc reporting, audit requests, and other project support are additional tasks that this role may be asked to assist with.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• This position will be an integral member of the POS X-Store project team from a finance/accounting perspective.

  • Review and document X-Store transactions. This includes stores that are operating live on the new POS as well as those operating with controlled transactions.

  • Reconcile financial data and report on select locations.

  • Work with development team to test and implement changes and corrections as necessary.

• This position is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of various branch/facility accounting functions.

  • Analytical review and reconciliation of 5-10 Balance Sheet reconciliations.

  • Responsible for creating journal entries and verifying balances for accuracy.

  • Clear various holding accounts at month-end.

  • Allocate bank card charges to applicable business units based on customer payment information.

• Complete month-end close activities.

  • Compile, review, and submit all JV upload files and make correcting entries, as needed (US & CAD).

  • Provide in-depth financial review and analysis.

  • Serve as a back up to process credit/debit memos requested by the Business Units and ensure proper support is provided.

• Provide ongoing support to the branch/store organization, reps, and management by ensuring that responses to questions/requests are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Respond to field questions via FactFinder on a timely basis.

• Assist with the implementation of Transactional Lean initiatives.
  • Identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
  • Utilize Data Services technology to automate manual tasks.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting as needed by management, team members, or field personnel.

  • Monitor and report on hierarchy changes ensuring field management has proper access.

  • Assign FactFinder roles and responsibilities from IDNow.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• 2+ years relevant experience in accounting/finance
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of S-W systems - POS, OnBase, Onestream, Oracle Cloud, Mobius, etc.
• Experience in recording financial transactions

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly; multi-task
• Attention to detail