Staff Accountant

InterState Oil Company is a family-owned company, founded in 1970 by the Andrews family in Sacramento, CA. Over the years, we have consistently expanded our coverage area throughout California and Nevada, and brought on more than 200 friendly and professional employees so that we may provide the highest level of customer service imaginable. We believe that the true strength of the company comes from the people within, who are all considered part of the family.

As a local company we take pride in the diversity of services we offer and strive to serve our clients with the utmost and personal care you can expect from a family- owned business. With 8 branches within California and Nevada, our team of dedicated professionals are able to better assist our clients and provide custom solutions for their everyday needs. Learn more about us at: www.InterStateOil.com.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits and addresses inquiries from banks; includes bank reconciliation for General, Cash Collateral, CDA, Bulk Fuel, Bulk Lubes, Credit Line, Payroll and several Branch Banking accounts. Researches and resolves any un-reconciled items.
• Import daily transactions from bank and daily postings from accounting software for matching and reconciliation.
• Prepares and posts general journal entries associated with banking, cardlock and payroll banking.
• Posts the daily sweeps of the ZBA accounts to accounting software.
• Post monthly bank and analysis fees and CR’s for General account.
• Calculates and posts monthly allocations for finance charge reclass, freight on lube transfers, solvent/kero labor, CR Clearing, post Pac Pride and CFN entries and other allocations for month end close as needed.
• Assists in month end closing processes.
• Assists with internal audits involving review of accounting controls and bank collateral audits. Assists the Director of Accounting in the preparation of all year-end data and journal entries required for tax purposes. Assists with other state, federal, banking and other audits as needed.
• Serves as a resource to other departments in answering accounting questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Provides assistance in twice yearly physical inventory counts.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. Intermediate-level Excel required.

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field/experience, required.
• At least 2-3 years of related experience required.
• Basic knowledge of sweep accounts.