Sr. Accountant

Purpose

Performs accounting and financial analysis in compliance with GAAP and Save A Lot internal policies. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information in the completion of both routine and special assignments under varying amounts of guidance and direction. Interfaces with all levels of the Company in addressing financial questions, results, and variances and procedures. Conducts training, testing, and continuously improves an accounting area, acting as Subject Matter Expert.

• Performs period end closings, journal entries, account reconciliations and financial results analysis
• Interacts and partners with business leaders regarding forecast, performance metrics, and initiatives
• Identifies accounting issues, researches possible solutions, presents conclusions to management, and implements corrective actions
• Provides periodic and ad hoc reports and analyses that provide insights to the financial data
• Evaluates, recommends, maintains and monitors applicable internal controls, accounting processes and procedures; standardizes and enhances them as well
• Mentors and trains Accountants on reports, systems, financial process flows, and procedures
• Completes audit requirements while working closely with internal and external auditors
• Provides support for the preparation of finance and operational presentations to management
• Coordinates resolution of accounting or finance questions affecting operating results

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or an equivalent amount of experience is required with an MBA preferred
• 1-3 or more years General Accounting or relevant work experience with a CPA preferred
• Broad experience with cross functional teamwork and interaction with all levels of an organization
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
• Ability to solve problems and re-engineer process using analytical frameworks to streamline the process
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities, organizing work, meeting or exceeding customer needs, and attending to details
• Must be a self-starter who can work well within various situations (from well-defined to unstructured) and proactively identify business improvement areas
• Demonstrate functional knowledge/expertise and people coaching/mentoring abilities
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• High skillset in data retrieval, manipulation, calculation, and analysis using ERP system and Excel

• Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Wholesale Food and Beverage

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.