Staff Accountant

Overview

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years. As a General Accountant responsibilities includes daily credit card and cash/check bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, record journal entries, prepare monthly Balance Sheet account analyses. Reports to the Supervisor of General Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Daily clearing of General Ledger for credit cards and bank account transactions
• Prepare month-end bank account reconciliations
• Prepare month-end Balance Sheet account analyses
• Research discrepancies, investigate and oversee open bank items, identify and resolve issues
• Prepare journal entries related to credit card fees and bank transactions
• Support unclaimed property process
• Support month-end process
• Makes decisions within the level of expertise and consults with manager as appropriate
• Makes timely decisions based on analysis that impact multiple areas and/or functions 
• Evaluates decisions to ensure various perspectives and impacts have been properly addressed Is capable of working independently with limited supervision
• Complete special projects (as required – upon request)

$53,287 - $65,000 per year (dependent on experience) 

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts, and more! 

For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ .

Qualifications

• Associate Accounting degree or above required
• A minimum of 2 years accounting experience is perferred 
• Comfortable with debits and credits
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word/Powerpoint)
• Must possess strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to research and resolve issues effectively; detailed oriented
• Ability to manage a high volume of data
• Experience working with an accounting system, preferably SAP
• Requires good judgement and sound decision making

As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.  Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.  For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.

It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and

make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future!

At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

For more information about our hiring process, please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/our-hiring-process/