Staff Accountant

Genuine Parts Company

. Manage and support accounting activities related to operations within a specified vertical.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePlainfield • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including transaction reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Excel for effective financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting1-3 Years Of Accounting ExperienceERP/Accounting Systems ExperienceStrong Excel SkillsDetail-Oriented And Organized

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Hard Skills

Accounting Transactions ProcessingGeneral Ledger ReconciliationFinancial ReportingExpense ProcessingInventory AccountingMonth-End And Year-End ClosingVariance AnalysisCorrecting Entries PreparationAudit PreparationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative TeamworkInfluence Without AuthoritySelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleMicrosoft DynamicsJD EdwardsPeopleSoft

Industry Keywords

Financial RegulationsAccounting StandardsInternal ControlsExpense AllocationsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support accounting activities related to operations within a specified vertical.
Process and reconcile accounting transactions, including expense allocations and intercompany charges.
Review general ledger reconciliations, identify inconsistencies, and prepare correcting entries.
Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts.
Evaluate trends and investigate unusual or unexpected account variances.
Review and process expense payables, ensuring proper coding and timely payment.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to address accounting questions and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to transaction-related queries.
Meet deadlines for monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
Identify process improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain current knowledge of financial regulations and industry practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1-3 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge of inventory accounting and expense processing related to multiple locations.
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
Strong Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting tasks.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience in delivering influence without authority through building strong relationship and effective communication.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and PeopleSoft preferred.
Experience with being action orientated and delivering through change to achieve desired outcomes.