Accountant I, Store Accounting

The purpose of this job is to analyze cash and inventory overages/shortages and gross profit margins for Pilot Flying J’s retail sales, deli, and restaurant categories in stores, to promote adherence to financial reporting and procedural standards, and handle moderately complex accounting duties.In this role you will: Review and verify daily financial data related to cash sales, inventory, and margins to identify and analyze variances; collaborate with internal departments to correct variancesMonitor store level cost and cash analysis processes, explain trends and aid field and operations support team membersPrepare, examine, and analyze associated sales analysis accounting records, financial statements, and reports prior to publication of monthly P&LEnter data, maintain data, and analyze information in the company’s accounting programs (Infor, GL)Provide ad hoc analysis to support other internal finance departments (corporate accounting, accounts receivable)Assist in other cash flow reporting, presentations and analytical initiatives as directed by leadershipPrepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principlesSupport department functions including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budgetConduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projectsPerform special projects as assignedRespond to inquiries via email and phone call