Accountant

Job Title: Accountant Job Title: Accountant Pay: $50,000 - $70,000

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Company Summary:

Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began

operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top

150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 60 stores within a 150-mile

Role

radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX, Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands. Primary Purpose of Job:

As an Accountant, your primary responsibility is to enter data from a variety of financial documents. These

documents include, but are not limited to vendor’s invoices, tax payments, utilities bills, and other

expense reports. This position includes processing and monitoring invoices over all of Midwest

Petroleum’s retail locations and other assets. The role requires in-depth knowledge of SharePoint, Excel,

and use of scanned files to help complete job duties. Using all these tools to help cross-verify and check

that all entered documents have matching and accurate information. The Accountant will work closely

with the Chief Financial Officer to assist with any special projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting transactions from Midwest Petroleum.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Checks and reconciles:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• External Auditing Reports
• Manages balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Cross-reference audit reports with vendor invoices to maintain accurate information on products and money at each retail location.
• Audits financial transactions and documents as needed.
• Complies with all company, local, state, and federal accounting, and financial regulations.
• Creates periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc. as instructed.
• Maintains accurate financial records.
• Participates in internal and external auditing processes as needed.
• Handle any other work that can be assigned at the supervisor’s discretion.

Education/Experience Qualifications

Highschool Diploma

3-5 years experience in an accountant role or an equivalent position General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual

Must Also Possess The Following General Skill Requirements

Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and

feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under

pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works

with numerous distractions.

Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within

guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and

comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive

outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;

Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;

Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to

others; Uses resources effectively.

Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains

reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability

to work with and maintain confidential information.

Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops

alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve

and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets

productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves

established goals.

Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing

situations. Physical Requirements

This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage

equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous

materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to

frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest

Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the

performance of the job.