Staff Accountant

Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party executive search firm recruiting for a Reno, NV client company's Staff Accountant career opportunity. This is stable, legacy, family-run organization and one the largest of it's kind in industry in the Western U.S. This position is full-time on site in South Reno and is not hybrid nor remote. Local candidates will be given preference of application.Position SummaryThe Staff Accountant is responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle for 2 of the NV, CO, and UT gas-station convenience-store locations; the company operates stores in 38 locations. This role reviews store activity, reconciles deposits and bank activity, analyzes fuel and merchandise margin results, prepares journal entries and accruals, prepares tax filings and fixed asset records, and ensures each store is closed accurately and on time.Key ResponsibilitiesStore Accounting and Month-End CloseManage monthly closing for assigned gas station locations from start to finish.Review store-level P&Ls, sales, fuel margins, merchandise margins, expenses, inventory, and variances over/short activity for accuracy and reasonableness.Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, corrections, reclassifications, prepaid entries, and other month-end adjustments.Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to store operations, including deposits, cash clearing, inventory, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and intercompany activity.Maintain organized support and ensure store books are complete and ready for management review.Bank, Cash, Credit Card, and Store Activity ReviewReview bank feeds and update accounting records throughout the month.Reconcile store cash deposits, Loomis/Brinks activity, merchant deposits, fleet card activity, credit card batches, lottery, ATM, car wash, gaming drops, and other store activity as applicable.Enter GGPN deposits in QuickBooks and coordinate with Retail for rebate and store-level deposit breakdowns.Identify and resolve missing reports, delayed or duplicate deposits, incomplete paperwork, and unusual store activity.Communicate with store managers, Retail, AP, vendors, banks, and processors to resolve reconciling items.Fuel, Inventory, Expenses, and ComplianceReview fuel sales, gallons, deliveries, BOLs, inventory movement, and fuel margins by location.Review merchandise inventory activity, cost of goods sold, shrink, and gross profit trends.Review vendor invoices for correct store, account, department, class, and period coding; identify duplicates, missing invoices, and unusual expenses.Prepare state sales and use tax filings, propane, tobacco, lodging, and other required returns as assigned.Manage fixed asset and CIP project accounting, personal property tax filings, 1099 reporting, unclaimed property, and new location setup as needed.Systems, Reporting, and SupportPrepare monthly store reports and variance explanations for management.Support SSCS (store back-office program) and accounting system questions, including store setup, mapping, and issue resolution.Provide backup support for EFS/TCH and other fuel card or driver-related processes as assigned.Assist with audits, schedules, documentation requests, and process improvement projects.Provide timely support to operations and store managers regarding accounting questions and documentation needs.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.3-4+ years of accounting experience preferred; gas station, convenience store, retail, or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred.Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, month-end close, tax filings, and account analysis.Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, SSCS, or similar accounting/POS systems preferred.Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data review, and reconciliationsHighly organized, deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of transactions across multiple stores.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally across departments.Physical Job Requirements This position requires the ability to remain stationary (standing and/or seated) most of the time.The person in this role must be able to position him/herself (e.g., kneel, crawl, crouch down) to fulfill the essential functions of the role in less than half the time.The person in this position must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) less than 15 lbs.This position operates the equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (e.g., typing) most of the timeThis position requires the ability to view computer monitors most of the time.Travel RequirementsNo travel is required for this position.