Accounting Manager | Beck's Admin Office | Princeton, IL

Beck Oil Company of Illinois

$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
  • Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Experience in retail or multi-location accounting is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
  • Support the month-end close process and generate financial reports
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure internal controls
  • Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes
  • Process daily fuel accounting and manage invoicing
  • Oversee day-to-day workflow of the accounting team
  • Partner with leadership to enhance processes and support operational needs

Benefits

  • 100% Employee-Owned through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Monthly cell phone allowance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Full Job Description
Accounting Manager

Princeton, IL

Beck's is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our accounting team at our home office. This role is ideal for a technical accounting professional who enjoys applying their expertise, improving financial processes, and partnering with operational leaders to support a growing business.

Working closely with the CFO and leaders across the organization, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting month-end close, and helping ensure the accuracy of our financial operations across our convenience stores and car washes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, based on experience
  • 100% Employee-Owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Monthly cell phone allowance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment


Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger
  • Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
  • Support the month-end close process and financial reporting
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and strong internal controls
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Operational Accounting
  • Process and reconcile daily fuel accounting and invoicing
  • Maintain accounts receivable records and monitor outstanding balances
  • Process customer payments accurately and timely
  • Manage the company's fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
  • Administer the company fleet card program, including transaction review and issue resolution

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

  • Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the admin accounting team
  • Support store managers with daily paperwork, cash reconciliation questions, and operational accounting needs
  • Partner with the CFO, accounting team, and operational leaders to improve processes and support company performance


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
  • Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience in retail, convenience store, fuel, or multi-location accounting is a plus


If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can apply your technical accounting expertise and grow with a 100% employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

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