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Staff Accountant

Discount Tire & Service Centers  |  Anaheim, CA

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant at Discount Tire & Service Centers supports general accounting operations across the company's multiple corporate-owned locations, with responsibilities spanning the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, reconciliations, and the full close cycle. This role supports a fast-growing, family-owned retail tire and automotive service organization that has proudly served local communities for more than 50 years.

With a growing network of corporate-owned locations across California and a strategic plan to aggressively expand over the coming years, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, reliable accounting controls, and strong vendor and customer relationships as the company scales.

Working closely with the Controller and CFO — as well as operational leadership — the Staff Accountant ensures financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with company policies across multiple entities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a detail-oriented, organized approach, and possesses experience working in multi-entity or multi-location environments.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts monthly

• Support balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests

• Partner with other departments to research and resolve accounting discrepancies

• Identify inefficiencies and help design and implement process improvements as the company scales

Inventory

• Support inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold, inventory reconciliations, and physical count support

• Investigate and help resolve inventory variances and shrinkage across locations

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices end-to-end: coding, approvals, and timely payment

• Prepare and execute weekly A/P check runs

• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies

• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment terms

Accounts Receivable

• Manage full-cycle A/R: invoicing, payment posting, and customer account reconciliations

• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and irregularities

• Follow up on past-due balances and escalate collection issues as needed

• Reconcile A/P and A/R subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR responsibility

• Experience working across multiple entities or locations strongly preferred

• Proven ability to work efficiently and collaboratively across a high volume of retail store locations

• Solid grasp of core accounting principles — debits/credits, accruals, reconciliations

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) a strong plus

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

• Strong communication skills — comfortable working cross-functionally and following up on sensitive items like collections

• Comfortable working directly with senior finance leadership and adapting to evolving reporting needs

Compensation

Pay Range: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. (Disclosed in compliance with California Labor Code §432.3 / SB 1162.)

Location: Anaheim, CA (in-office)

Schedule: Monday – Friday

About the Company

Discount Tire & Service Centers is a locally owned and family-operated company with over 50 years of service in the community. Built on a foundation of integrity, customer service, and long-term relationships, the company has grown into a trusted name in tire sales and automotive service while maintaining its family-oriented culture and commitment to exceptional customer care.

As the organization continues its expansion throughout the region, the company remains focused on preserving its local roots, customer-first philosophy, and operational excellence across every location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Discount Tire & Service Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, may request one by contacting Human Resources.