Company Overview:
UPOP Holdings was formed by a group of industry professionals in 2022 to execute a buy and build strategy to create a fully integrated convenience store platform in the Mountain West region. UPOP completed its first acquisition of JR’s Country Stores (10-unit portfolio in Pueblo, CO) in November 2022. Subsequently in November 2023, UPOP completed its second acquisition of a 20-unit portfolio and the 7-2-11 brand located primarily in Farmington, NM. UPOP continues to seek both organic growth and growth via acquisitions. The greatest strength of J.R.’s Country Stores is their people. JR’s has employees who have been with them since their inception.
Position Overview:
UPOP Holdings is seeking a well-rounded Accounting Specialist/Jr. Staff Accountant to manage the Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations for a group of convenience stores. The position will also assist in month-end close duties to ensure published financials are timely and accurate. This position will report to the Controller and will be remote in the Atlanta metro area but may require an occasional meeting at a local office.
The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. Multiple years of accounting work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Convenience store/retail knowledge and QuickBooks experience is preferred. This position will report directly to the Controller, but the position will also require working closely with Operational leadership at the convenience stores to ensure accuracy of transactions.
Duties will include but not limited to:
-Process and maintain all Accounts Payable daily in Quick Books.
- Code and enter non-imported vendor invoices daily.
- Reconcile imported and non-imported invoices against vendor statements and resolve differences.
- Manage and clear A/P email box daily.
- Clear EFT vendor drafts/payments by applying to open invoices in a timely manner.
- Pay vendors weekly either by check and/or ACH.
- Work closely with store personnel on vendor invoice discrepancies.
-Bank Reconciliations
- Reconcile store bank deposits daily and escalate missing or incorrect deposits.
- Reconcile primary operating account daily, weekly & monthly to ensure all transactions are in QuickBooks timely and accurately.
-Weekly Credit Card expense coding and analysis.
-Assist with month-end close process as needed including entering journal entries and preparing balance sheet recons.
-Other duties as assigned.
Other Skills:
- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
- Must possess strong computer capabilities with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
- QuickBooks knowledge preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Accounting or A/P: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote