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Accounting Analyst
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Location Atlanta, Georgia
- Category Finance
- Job ID R26_0000014180
- Date posted 05/11/2026
- Brand Genuine Parts Company
- Status Full time
- Job Type Hybrid
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Analyst to serve as the key accounting liaison for GPC IT. In this highly visible role, the Analyst will help ensure financial alignment with organizational goals by driving accuracy, insight, and efficiency across accounting processes.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, contribute to SEC reporting, and support complex accounting areas such as leases, share-based compensation, legal contingencies, and restructuring. This role provides exposure to improving processes and influencing financial outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and analysis of employee and contractor construction-in-progress reclasses
- Compile, review, and post accruals and other reclassifications with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Analyze projects to ensure proper and timely capitalization and assess potential impairments
- Review purchase orders for appropriate documentation and general ledger coding
- Prepare prepaid amortization journal entries
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including SEC footnote disclosures
- Perform and document key controls to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
- Partner with internal and external auditors to provide financial statement audit support
- Deliver responsive accounting support to cross-functional stakeholders
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business initiatives
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas)
- Sharp analytical and quantitative skills
- Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and above in accounting
- Proficient with Oracle PeopleSoft
- 1+ years in a corporate accounting role or public accounting.
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Robust problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Accomplished in working independently and collaboratively
- Proficient in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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