Retail Accounting Analyst HS, Payroll - Lakeland

Job Category

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting

Finance

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting

The purpose of this position is to perform various audits to ensure proper reporting of store profit and loss (P&L) statements to retail locations and applicable support areas, and to act as a subject matter expert (SME) while providing guidance to stores regarding P&L statements. The impact this position has on Publix is ensuring accurate weekly P&L statements are provided for key stakeholders to make accurate business decisions.

The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Responsible for reviewing inventory documents received via Publix Connection, fax, and provided by the inventory service who counts much of the inventory, to ensure each store’s adjusted ending inventory amount accurately reflects its inventory values while complying with established Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Responsible for performing audits on sub-department voucher expenses and retail/cost items to ensure proper recording to Publix’s financial statements.
• Responsible for providing subject matter expertise and support to Retail Operations and Retail Leadership regarding bonuses and P&L reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring that donation forms are properly received and accurately accounted for in preparation for potential tax saving benefits.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent
• Ability to multi-task and handle large volumes of work at once
• Auditing and Analytical skills
• Verbal and Written communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines
• Exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
• Willingness to be a team player
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be flexible and highly productive
• MS Office Applications (Basic)
• Internet Explorer
• Host on Demand & Store Accounting
• Willingness to work a variable work week schedule, if necessar

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
• 3 years’ experience in retail environment
• Knowledge of (Quality Improvement Process) QIP improvement methodology
• Knowledge of P&L Accounting
• Knowledge of the different Retail Departments and sub-departments
• MS Office Applications (Intermediate)

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.

In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

*** Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***