Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Description

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties including maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations. This role assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statements, including variance analysis. This role is also responsible for implementing improvements within accounting as well as cross functionally. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the month end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements/reports.


• Investigate variances in balances, versus both prior year and budget.


• Prepare and coordinate schedules needed for the yearly review process.


• Maintain fully supported and documented balance sheet reconciliations each month.


• Assist with any financial or tax audits.


• Assist with maintenance of daily banking duties, debt, and cash flow reporting (treasury accounting).


• Complete fixed asset and property tax tracking, including annual property tax returns.


• Complete compliance reporting, including, but not limited to, Franchise/Excise tax returns, insurance reporting, and census reporting.


• Attend industry events (Company Events, Trade Shows, and Motorsports Events) as a strong brand representative.


• Work in a team environment.


• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.


• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.


• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, required.


• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience, required.


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), required.


• CPA or CMA, preferred.


• Experience working with various accounting and finance software, including Avalara, ERP systems, AP/AR and expense platforms, desired.


• Experience in a high-volume distribution-based company, desired.


• Knowledge or ability to learn tools necessary for eCommerce and integration.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related equipment and software, specifically Excel.


• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.


• Excellent time management.


• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders.


• Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance and must be self-directed.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.


• Ability to develop and foster business relationships.


• Willing to participate in company designated training.


• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands:

This office-type position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and using one's hands. It also requires operating basic office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive. Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct. Additionally, every coworker has the responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards, and policies require and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies.

The information in this job description is intended to convey the key responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity. Responsibilities are subject to change. 

At Lane Automotive, we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We value the contribution each Team Member makes to our Vision “To deliver the best customer experience in every market we serve.” We expect Team Members to practice values in all decisions and lead the values by action and example.

Lane Automotive Values:

Integrity: Be genuine, always do what’s right even when no one is looking

Passion: A strong feeling of excitement

Innovation: Never satisfied with the status quo

Respect: Consideration for everyone, in everything we do

Accountability: Take ownership

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.