Overview:
Rebate Accountant

In office role, Mesa, AZ

Reports to: Manager of Rebate Accounting




Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is a fast growing, top-10 independent aftermarket automotive service provider and tire dealer in the US. We have 400+ stores operating under multiple brands and have been nominated a "Best Place to Work". We have increased our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and are backed by leading private equity firms Leonard Green & Partners and Greenbriar Equity Group. We seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility. We offer excellent long-term opportunities and the chance to join an awesome team and make an impact!

Job Responsibilities

• Manage various general ledger accounts and assist month-end and year-end close processes related to the accounting for rebates
• Analzye and research supplier contracts and billings to track the amount of rebates earned from suppliers
• Support the implementation and effectiveness of all back-end vendor rebate programs
• Maintain vendor rebate revenue to ensure all rebate opportunities are recognized, maximized, claimed, and compliant with vendor and internal finance requirements
• Acts as a liaison with product management and vendors to analyze and account for rebate revenue
• Create month end journal entries and perform rebate account reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and documenting the supporting evidence
• Analyze activities related to store performance and post reclass entries to ensure proper GAAP accounting
• Other ad hoc reporting based on business needs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting
• CPA preferred

Required Skills

• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across functional units including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement and Operations
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables. Ability to use complex formulas and analyze large quantities of data.
• Ability to articulate processes and research results.
  

Benefits




At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) as well as:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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