Accounting Specialist
About the Role
The Big O Accounting Specialist processes and validates data daily between systems and reviews vendor statements for accuracy to ensure timely payment. In addition, this position performs audit and clerical duties related to processing and reconciling daily Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger data for Big O Tires locations and communicates with field personnel to resolve errors and provide support.
Responsibilities
- Import daily General Ledger and Accounts Receivable files from point-of-sale system into accounting software, validating complete and accurate posting, and resolving errors.
- Compare daily scanned documents with information entered in Great Plains.
- Communicate with field personnel to resolve errors.
- Respond to incoming calls and email requests in a timely manner, researching as needed to provide accurate information, resolve issues or provide requested documents, including invoice copies, payment discrepancies/verifications, and tax exemption requests.
- Receive and apply customer payments accurately and timely.
- Maintain electronic files of reports and supplier invoices.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to Big O Accounting Manager.
- Act as back up for Big O Accounting Clerk in completing daily audit process.
- Support the team by assisting others as required to meet team deadlines.
Requirements
- High School diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of strong accounting experience
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems and processes
- Computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Capability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for extended periods
- Ability to perform detail work with accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of time management skills
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and work at a fast pace
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to thrive in a growing and rapidly changing organization
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors
- Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of JD Edwards, Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics), or PDI
- Ability to set priorities and goals and develop plans for achieving them
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
About MFA Oil Company
MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with company match offering pre-tax and Roth options
- Educational expense assistance for employment-aligned continuing education
- Internal advancement and professional development opportunities including on-the-job training