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BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 23 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Lead Accounting Specialist will perform general accounting in accordance with GAAP and IFRS standards. They will perform month end close procedures and ensure General Ledger (GL) reconciliation is accurate and complete. They will ensure fixed asset audits are performed and depreciation recorded appropriately. They will execute internal and external financial reporting by maintaining an active role in the internal/external audit. Work closely in collaboration with Continental Accounting team to ensure accurate intercompany procedures are followed. Additionally, the Lead Accounting Specialist will supervise and guide a team of lower-level accountants. This position will report directly to the Finance Manager.
Essential Duties:
Primarily responsible for the month end close of the financial reporting system (FIRE) as well as special reporting requirements throughout the year. Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency. Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors and lenders Oversight of intercompany accounting and conduct monthly reconciliations. Ensure accurate ICO balances are maintained with partners and debt and interest is properly accounted for and reported. Coordinate and communicate billing processes with ICO partners. Execution and coordination of internal and external audit to ensure timely completion by KPMG for CTA. Includes management and coordination of information flow to auditors prior to, during and subsequent to fieldwork. Handle any accounting issues that arise across all divisions during audit to ensure timely and accurate resolution. Identify and coordinate implementation of process improvements found during audit. Is proactive to develop processes and procedures that ensure effectiveness and efficiency within the department. Leads and directs the activities of the Accounting Team consisting of staff accountants, Credit Clerk, Fixed Asset/Inventory Accountant, General Cash Accountant Conduct monthly review meetings with all responsible persons with assigned account responsibilities. Ensure balance sheet accounts and general ledger are maintained and reconciled monthly. Follow up on any issues identified during review. Hiring, training, and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks. Review reported amounts for adherence to company accounting policies and IFRS Preparation of consolidated financial statements and ensure timely and accurate completion of statements in adherence to IFRS. Conduct periodic (monthly/quarterly/annually) financial reporting to Continental. Perform other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 4- 7 years in accounting and/or controlling 2-5 years' experience managing a team Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with retail store/plant staff and corporate/global accounting and finance staff. Good analytical skills required. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or Master's in accounting CPA Prior SAP experience (P68 Module) Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work hours are generally 8-5 Monday – Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed. General office environment; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 10% travel required. Required to lift 10-15 lbs. routinely Additional Information
Why you should apply:
Immediate Benefits Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Employer 401(k) Match And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! EEO-Statement: EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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