Compliance & Data Co-Op Finance Students Welcome

Tire Discounters, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated tire business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care to our nearly 2,300 team members, we offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a “WOW” experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing and challenge the status quo.

As the country’s largest family-owned and operated automotive service provider, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service. Now, with new products and services needed to maintain modern vehicles, Tire Discounters and its many other brands like Chip’s Auto Glass and Butler Tires and Wheels are growing and expanding like wildfire.

Over 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business and are actual employers of choice. We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and more!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Compliance and Audit Specialist (CAS) at Tire Discounters is instrumental in providing essential support across various company locations, including stores, offices, and warehouses. Entrusted with access to sensitive financial and operational information, the CAS diligently upholds regulatory standards and internal guidelines. Primary responsibilities include overseeing refund requests, generating invoices, and conducting audits to safeguard the company's financial well-being. With initiative-taking measures and meticulous attention to detail, the CAS mitigates risks and boosts operational efficiency, making a significant contribution to Tire Discounters' overall success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates invoice in the Tire Discounters point of sale system. Accurately generates invoices for various transactions, ensuring compliance with pricing policies and tax regulations.

• Provide store support via phone and email with prompt, courteous communication and offer assistance and guidance on compliance-related matters, and system queries.

• Complete assigned inquiries from the Audit email inbox by thoroughly researching, analyzing, and responding to in a timely manner, by investigating discrepancies, gathering relevant information, and communicating findings to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Audit employee purchases, flagging any suspicious or potentially fraudulent activity, anomalies, discrepancies and alerting the Compliance & Audit Supervisor for further investigation and resolution.

• Leverage the functionality of MS Excel to perform data analysis and generate insightful reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, to aid in decision-making processes and planning initiatives.

• Collaborate with the store personnel to retrieve additional supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies and ensure efficient resolution of issues.

• Be flexible and adaptable to take on additional responsibilities or participate in special projects as needed to support the goals and objectives of the Compliance & Audit department and the organization.

• Research store purchase requests to verify that products and services purchased are intended for resale.

• Process vendor payments securely using company-issued credit cards in accordance with established procedures.

• Obtain and maintain itemized receipts and supporting documentation for all purchases.

• Upload receipts to the appropriate online banking portal and assign the correct General Ledger (G/L) code to each transaction in a timely and accurate manner.

• Follow up with stores and vendors to obtain information or documentation necessary to process vendor payments and reconcile purchases.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong diligence, accuracy, and aptitude for identifying issues, assessing root causes.
• High level of initiative and proactively seeking solutions to challenges and tenacity to pursue tasks with determination.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and professionally in various settings including in-person interactions, phone calls, and email correspondence.
• Effective time-management techniques to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines optimizing productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights to inform decision-making and problem-solving processes.
• Exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally to ensure a positive experience.
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality when managing sensitive information.
• Basic to intermediate to skill level in utilizing productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel, ord, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum H.S. Diploma or GED. Accounting, audit, or finance qualifications preferred.
• Experience of at least one year in roles related to accounting, auditing, with strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
• Basic understanding of vehicle mechanics is desirable, particularly in the context of automotive retail operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This job operates in an office setting.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier and filing cabinets.
• Regularly required to talk and/or hear/listen.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel.
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 25-30 lbs., and to reach with hands and arms to access files, equipment, or materials.