Rebate AND TAX Accountant

The Rebate and Tax Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions, rebate accrual and payment processing, sales tax and inventory oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Rebate management to include entering new programs, accruing and billing rebate programs, processing and reconciling payments received
• Monthly bank account and rebate accrual reconciliation
• Processing sales tax reporting to comply with local and state regulations, investigate variances in collection amounts to remittance obligation
• Analyze inventory transactions to find exceptions in calculated cost and inventory levels, investigate and recommend corrective action
• Investigate audit variances to determine issue and recommend corrective action
• Weekly inventory review to identify errors in transfers, waste, and spoilage entries
• Assist in investigating shrink issues, make recommendations for process and procedural changes to assist in shrink control
• Assist in monthly close process as needed
• Analyze financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries from various personnel. Communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
• Develop an in-depth working knowledge of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates
• Other special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by Senior Management
• Assist with the accounting of retail inventory categories and coordinate with store audit team
• Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
• Maintains working knowledge of control policies and procedures as established by the company and required to be followed by all locations
• Accountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abide by work rules and demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Director of Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with multiple software platform and automated accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with master proficiency in Excel
• Must possess strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to research complex issues and implement solutions on an independent basis

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• BA/BS in Accounting
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a professional environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Parker's Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker's does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.