In-Office Senior Accountant

Tri Star Energy is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team at our Store Support Center in Nashville, TN.

Tri Star Energy is continuing to build out an amazing team of high impact accounting professionals and we want you to be a part of it. We have been recognized as one of Nashville’s top workplaces for 6 years in a row and we want you to join us to keep the streak alive!

Benefits of Working at Tri Star Energy:

• Competitive Compensation Structure
• Affordable Healthcare Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Credentialing Support
• HSA Contributions & Matching
• PTO & Community Service Days
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• 401K Matching
• Corporate Chaplaincy Program
• Employee Assistance Program/Tri Star Cares
• Pet Insurance Benefits

Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing senior-level accounting functions of the organization, including cash, A/P, A/R, retail accounting and audit, and fuel accounting functions. Provides direct support to the Controller.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and by resolving discrepancies.
• Participates in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system change.
• Provides department focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Assists with reconciling, auditing, and researching daily store paperwork and site level discrepancies.
• Performs and/or gives leadership to cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fuel accounting functions.
• Assists with compliance reviews.
• Assists with analyses, preparation, and distribution of financial statements.
• Assists with the development and establishment of any new accounting policies and procedures related to the implementation of process and system changes.
• Prepares assigned schedules for interim and annual audits.
• Contributes to department and organization of special projects as needed.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of all company, client, employee, and vendor information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, OR related field
• 5+ years professional experience in accounting across a variety of accounting functions.
• 3+ years professional experience using modern, advanced accounting software or ERP systems
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation OR CPA candidate
• Advanced Level MS Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years professional experience in a dedicated senior accounting role
• Experience in public accounting or audit
• Experience with corporate budgets, general ledger, tax, reconciliations, financial controls, benefits/payroll accounting, and financial statements/reporting is highly valued.
• Experience within the Retail, Fuel, Oil, Hospitality, Restaurant, Distribution, or Supply Chain industries.

About Us:

Tri Star Energy is a growing, local, family-owned company with nearly two thousand employees and 150+ locations, based in Nashville, TN. With Wholesale, Commercial, and Retail Convenience Store services, we are the Mid-State’s premier convenience retailer and one of the leading fuel distributors in the Southeast. Tri Star Energy has been recognized as one of Nashville’s top workplaces for 6 years in a row. Our retail brands, Twice Daily, Sudden Service, White Bison, and Hightail are well known throughout the region as providing a differentiated food and fuel experience that is second to none for our #1 priority; our Guests.

Tri Star Energy and the TSE Brands’ mission is to build lasting relationships by serving our community. Our people are driven by our core values: Strive for Balance, Expect Achievement, Have Integrity, Be Committed, and Be a Servant Leader. Join our awesome team and be a part of setting a new bar for an industry on the rise.

Tri Star Energy is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.

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