What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk II position at Replacement Parts, Inc.?
Today, Replacement Parts, Inc. and Crow Burlingame is made up of a corporate staff and several different companies, including Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI). We employ around 1,400 employees, in twelve (12) states, working at approximately 220 locations, all operating in the aftermarket automotive parts, paint and heavy-duty parts business. In 2019, our company celebrated 100 years of serving our communities as a privately held business with most of our employees spending the majority of their working lives as part of the "Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts" family.
The Accounting Clerk II performs all bank reconciliations for all locations and business segments. The accounting clerk II also is proficient in Great Plains software as well as all software associated with credit cards, end of day reporting for Counter Works, Vision Warehouse Inventory and numerous banking sites. The accounting clerk II must be proficient at general ledger bookkeeping and producing journal entries for monthly consolidated financial statements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides exceptional customer service. This includes, but is not limited to: assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Receives and process documents by reviewing for completeness and clarity.
- Assists all company locations with credit card machine questions.
- Assists all company locations with end of day posting issues.
- Assists all company locations with any orders that paid through credit cards.
- Reconcile all 220 locations bank accounts.
- Works closely with independent outside auditors and Bank auditors.
- Switchboard relief when needed.
- General work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F with overtime as required.
- Weekly ACH’s from all company locations.
- Proficient in general ledger journal entries.
- Responsible for petty cash drawer at corporate office
- All other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Principals of Accounting I and II or equivalent work experience in general ledger bookkeeping. High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and ability to interact confidentially with management on a daily basis.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Great Plains Accounting software, Vision inventory software, Counter Works retail store software. Advanced knowledge of Excel and the complete suite of Microsoft Office products. 10-key proficiency is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment at Replacement Parts, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Replacement Parts, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
