Senior Accountant - Modesto, CA

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family‑owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long‑term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

The Senior Accountant provides high level analysis and performs complex accounting tasks to ensure accounting processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRS and other regulatory agencies. This includes responsibilities related to company financial audits, real estate and lease accounting, and financial statement consolidation. The position is responsible for writing internal accounting memo’s to support/guide the company’s adherence to GAAP as it relates to changes in facts/circumstances or new accounting pronouncements.

The Senior Accountant recommends, designs, and implements controls based on policies, provides review and analysis on a variety of areas as assigned. The Senior Accountant routinely interfaces with department/senior management, third party administrators, and auditors in order to provide accounting services and/or answer questions.

• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Reports organization's finances to management and makes recommendations about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures per GAAP
• Prepares accounting memos detailing GAAP research and recommendations
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses, to include tenant/sub‑tenant accounting
• Performs other duties as assigned

Some of our competitive offerings include generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in‑store purchase discounts.

Hiring pay range: $29.18 - 38.46

Required:

• Ability to plan and organize
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Stays current with new regulations and accounting pronouncements from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and Private Company Counsel relating to accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Advanced Excel and query skills, with intermediate Word skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines under tight time constraints
• Ability to work productively in an independent setting
• Ability to deal with complexity, research results and provide reports to Executives
• Integrity in all dealings with respect for utmost confidentiality

Experience:5 years related experience

Education:4 Year/Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience/training

Other Requirements:Occasional Saturday work and overtime is required. 5% travel to stores

Work Environment:Office

Reference: req
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.