Staff Accountant II

Location

Green Bay Support Office

Full‑Time

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full‑service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Title:
Staff Accountant II

Reports To:
Lead Senior Accountant

Status:
Salary

Under the direction of the Accounting Director, the Staff Accountant II will generate and interpret financial statements, apply principles of accounting to prepare financial reports and analyze financial data.

• Maintain inventory through updating changes to inventory records, reconciling inventory discrepancies, tracking and adjusting for inventory transfers, and monitoring and analyzing slow‑moving and obsolete goods.
• Support system implementations through testing
• Maintains General Ledger accounts by verifying, posting, and reconciling transactions
• Assists with financial quarter‑close activities, procedures, journal entries and account reconciliations in compliance with deadlines set by leadership
• Investigates and analyzes inconsistencies in financial entries, then coordinates with other departments to gather information necessary to determine proper adjustments
• Performs analysis and calculations to ensures accuracy of allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and inventory
• Assists with annual financial audit, including preparation of work papers and financial statements
• Responsible for maintenance of internal controls through policies and procedures
• Ability to identify and create best practice procedures for accounting activities by recommending and implementing process improvements
• Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents
• Contributes to special projects, as assigned, including providing back up to other positions within the Finance Team
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• This list of responsibilities may not be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Associates degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Self‑starter with high level of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all positions and departments
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate, timely analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred

• Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting is required
• Professional presence and proper phone etiquette is required

The Staff Accountant II is a full‑time, salaried position.

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry‑leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part‑time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full‑time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two‑Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part‑time and full‑time associates are eligible for…