Finance and Accounting Rotational Trainee (FAR) Program
Posted on: 4 Mar 2022
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
Program Summary
In this program you will have the opportunity to use your recently gained knowledge to rotate through 3 - 4 different teams within multiple businesses and finance organizations, providing you vast learning opportunities and great company exposure. Each rotation is generally 6 months and spent in a finance or accounting role, for example: Investor Relations, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Subsidiary Finance, Internal Audit, Tax, Business Process Improvement, General and Technical Accounting, External Reporting & More! Participants will develop critical leadership and technical skills through rotational assignments, networking, in-depth training, and ongoing coaching and feedback. Graduates from the program typically move into Analyst roles in GPC Finance or within a Subsidiary Finance.
Why GPC may just be the right place for you:
Outstanding health benefits and 401K
Stable company; Fortune 200 with a family feel
Company Culture that works hard, yet takes care of employees
Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and your team
Responsibilities Can Include:
Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
Preparing account reconciliations, perform monthly journal entries, assist in consolidation close
Preparing and assisting with ad hoc projects and requests from investors and management
Evaluating trends, identifying and investigating unusual or unexpected account variances
Ensuring general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Promoting teamwork between operational groups and departments
Assisting with the calculation and preparation of state and federal tax returns
Performing audits of various business units to evaluate internal controls and financial reporting requirements, identify and recommend process improvements
Requirements
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university prior to start date; with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
Willingness to be placed in a role within the business that matches interests, talents, and business need
Professional work experience – paid/voluntary experience and internships acceptable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and potential
Detail-oriented individual and strong analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
Proficient in Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Genuine Parts Company
Atlanta, GA
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive replacement, industrial parts and materials, and business products in North America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Puerto Rico. The company distributes automotive replacement parts for imported vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, farm vehicles, small engines, farm equipment, and heavy duty equipment; and accessory items for automotive aftermarket, such as repair shops, service stations, fleet operators, automobile and truck dealers, leasing companies, bus and truck lines, mass merchandisers, farms, industrial concerns, and individuals.
It also distributes industrial replacement parts and related supplies, such as bearings, mechanical and electrical power transmission products, industrial automation products, hoses, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial and safety supplies, and material handling products for original equipment manufacturer, as well as maintenance, repair, and operation customers in equipment and machinery, food and beverage, forest product, primary metal, pulp and paper, mining, automotive, oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, alternative energy, transportation, ports, and other industries, as well as for governments. In addition, the company provides a range of services and repairs comprising gearbox and fluid power assembly repair, process pump assembly and repair, hydraulic drive shaft repair, electrical panel assembly and repair, hose and gasket manufacture and assembly, and other services.
Further, it distributes office furniture, technology products, general office and school supplies, cleaning, janitorial and breakroom supplies, safety and security items, healthcare products, and disposable food service products to resellers. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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IndustryAutomotive
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No. of Employees50, 000
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Website
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Jobs Posted3304
