Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team at the organization’s home office in Princeton, Illinois. The position works closely with the CFO, accounting colleagues, store managers, and operational leaders to support financial activities for convenience stores and car washes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and support the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, follow established internal controls, review financial information for completeness and accuracy, and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and help implement practical process improvements.
• Process and reconcile daily fuel accounting and invoicing.
• Maintain accounts receivable records, monitor outstanding balances, and process and apply customer payments.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including recording additions and disposals and calculating depreciation.
• Administer the company fleet card program by reviewing transactions, addressing questions, and helping resolve issues.
• Help oversee the daily workflow of the administrative accounting team.
• Provide store managers with support on paperwork, cash reconciliation questions, and other accounting needs.
• Collaborate with the CFO, accounting team, and operational leaders to resolve financial issues and improve processes.
• Take on additional accounting duties as knowledge of the company and its operations develops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems is expected.
• Retail, convenience store, fuel, or multi-location accounting experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of work, constructive responsiveness to questions, and motivation to learn the business and contribute to a collaborative team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $70,000–$90,000 (based on experience).
• 100% employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Professional development opportunities.

Location

Princeton, Illinois (home office).