Sr Accounting Specialist - Health & Wellness

Job Title

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Performs advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions. May also be involved in financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. Additionally, may be responsible for ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, as well as assisting with audits and financial reviews. This role typically requires a high level of expertise in accounting and finance principles, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.

Accounting / Financial Functions:
Applies appropriate level accounting skills; follows H-E-B documented and appropriate procedures and internal control framework. Monitors output of technical processes required for electronic medium vendor invoices. Reviews, resolves exceptions within invoice reconciliation coordinating changes internally and externally to mitigate future issues. Processes payments for goods and services in a timely manner for negotiated rates. Independently reconciles/resolves electronic invoice discrepancies as they occur.

Monitors complex vendor/supplier transactions through multiple systems. Communicates with internal and external teams to resolve issues. Communicates and coordinates discrepancy resolution with suppliers and vendors. Communicates experience to Accounting Finance Specialists I, II, and III; assists in training them on more complex transactions.

Advanced support individual contributor position performing administrative or specialized tasks in support of daily business activities. Receives limited supervision. Work is typically difficult and non-routine, but not complex, and solutioning requires advanced knowledge gained through extensive work experience. May recommend solutions or changes to processes and/or procedures. Trains and may review the work of lower-level Partners.

Work Experience:

7+ years of experience in accounting, preferred but not required. Experience in H-E-B Operations (Store, Plants, Warehouses). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities. Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Operations and other business stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to document processes and implement workflow improvements. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings to leadership.

Time-management skills and ability to make deadlines. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving skills. Organization skills; detail-oriented. Adaptability to changing priorities.

Education:

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment. Use arms / hands in repetitive motion during the day. Demonstrate visual acuity for working with spreadsheets and detailed documents. Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.