Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.
Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
Position: Junior Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager
Overview: The Junior Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, consolidating, and entering financial data.
Company: Standard Motor Products, Inc. ($1.8 billion, global, NYSE manufacturer/distributor of automotive aftermarket products, and engineered solutions for diverse non-aftermarket end markets) headquartered in Long Island City, NY.
Primary Activities:
Primary responsibilities of the position would include:
- Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Maintains corporate trial balance by analyzing account activity and completing monthly reconciliations. Posts adjusting journal entries as deemed necessary.
- Reviews and consolidates the Company’s worldwide headcount report.
- Prepares and reviews all monthly stock compensation journals including preparation of supporting deferred tax calculations and paid in capital reconciliation.
- Reviews the Company’s external financial statements, footnotes and disclosures included in the Form 10-Q and Form10-K filings with the SEC.
- Participation in the Company’s internal control compliance effort surrounding Sarbanes-Oxley s404 by preparing support for controls and with additional opportunity to assist internal audit with testing.
- Ad hoc projects, as needed.
Experience & Skills:
To function as the Junior Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting the following experience and skills are required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA, Masters/MBA, and/or prior experience in a public accounting firm would be desirable but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Sharepoint. Experience with Oracle FCCS, Workiva for SEC reporting, and Microsoft power query would be desirable but not required.
- Capable of working as a team player and comfortable being part of a “hands on” team of professionals. Strong work ethic a must.
- Ability to exercise proper judgment with above average analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback and grow.
Benefits of working at SMP:
- Work-life balance/ hybrid
- Free parking in surrounding area for employees
- 401k/ESOP employer contribution
- 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
- 8 weeks fully paid parental leave
- Adoption/Foster Leave fully paid
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Mental Health Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision insurance & more!
The estimated salary range for this position $68,000-$75,000
Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.
Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
