Job Abstract

Req ID: 440379 

BASIC PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the Staff Accountant position is to analyze specific company activities including cash, fuel inventory, fuel margins, account reconciliation, and monthly close.  The Staff Accountant is also responsible for the completion and analysis of work papers and special projects as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile and upload all cash activities for fuel vendors timely and accurately.
• Clear multiple cash accounts by month-end.
• Be responsible for the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate payment is made.
• Be adaptable and able to work in multiple systems, including tying those systems together to ensure completeness.
• Make independent decision and recommendations regarding journal entries, reconciliations, and work paper analysis.
• Assist in the annual audit of Love’s and Musket.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in developing enhancements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Enhance efficiencies through independent analysis of auditing of control procedures.
• Identify and assess potential opportunities for improvement.
• Interact with other departments and operations.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • Accounting degree required
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of Accounting experience preferred
  • 1-3 years of Reconciliation experience preferred

     SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software applications andcomputer programs; SAP (ECC and S4) knowledge a plus; fuel experience a plus
• • Soft Skills: Ability to handle a continuous stream of work; ability to interact with a great diversity of people; must have excellent attention to detail and analytical skills; must be able to meet deadlines, be reliable and meet departmental key performance metrics
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • • • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
      • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
      • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
      • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance 

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
• TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.