Overview:
Rebate Accountant & Financial Analyst
Location - Hybrid Role, Mesa, AZ
Compensation: $85-95K
Background Required: Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of accounting and finance experience in a growing organization.
Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top-10 independent tire dealer in the US with 525+ stores operating under multiple brands. We’ve been nominated a “Best Place to Work” and are a leading provider of vehicle after-market tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.
Job Scope: The Rebate Accountant & Financial Analyst has a dual role on our Finance and Accounting team and will support our rebate accounting efforts as well as assist with reporting, analyzing, forecasting, and budgeting.

Job Responsibilities Rebate Accounting

• Manage various general ledger accounts and assist month-end and year-end close processes related to the accounting for rebates
• Analyze 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 & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or another relevant field
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables. Ability to use complex formulas and analyze large quantities of data.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships across functional units including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement and Operations
• Strong communications skills and the ability to articulate and present processes, research results and financial data using detailed reports and charts
• Prior experience handling confidential and sensitive financial information preferre

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

• Reporting & Analysis - assist in providing in-depth analysis of company performance and effectively communicating findings to relevant leadership team members.
• Forecasting - use historical trends, market conditions, and other information to assist in the monthly rest of year forecasting process.
• Financial Planning - assist in the annual long-term financial planning process.
• Business Partnering - work closely with business partners to help drive improvements that will assist the company in reaching overall financial goals.
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects - support evolving initiatives within a fast-growing business.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or another relevant field
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables. Ability to use complex formulas and analyze large quantities of data.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships across functional units including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement and Operations
• Strong communications skills and the ability to articulate and present processes, research results and financial data using detailed reports and charts
• Prior experience handling confidential and sensitive financial information preferred

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 as well as:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities Rebate Accounting

• Manage various general ledger accounts and assist month-end and year-end close processes related to the accounting for rebates
• Analyze 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