Raley's Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

This is an in-person role based in West Sacramento, CA. This position is not remote or hybrid and does not offer relocation assistance.

The Raley's Companies is a private, family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners:
Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley's O-N-E Market, Bashas', Food City, AJ's Fine Foods and Bashas' Diné Market. In addition, The Raley's Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital retail experiences through the operation of Apium Logistics, Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by our team members, communities, and planet.

Today, the Raley's, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Raley's O-N-E Market banners carry on Tom's legacy of innovation by serving as more than grocery stores. Our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, has made Raley's a trusted source for nutrition and wellness. We strive to enhance transparency and education in the food system to help customers make more informed, healthy food choices.

We also serve as the destination for the best fresh products, affordable offerings, and personalized service.

Position

Purpose:

As our Staff Accountant, you will perform intermediate to complex accounting functions while supporting the daily operations of the Banking team. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, supporting audits, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while serving as a resource for accounting-related activities across the organization.

What You'll Do & How You'll Make a Difference:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including prepaids, accruals, assets, liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts
• Research, resolve, document, and correct account discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries, accounting adjustments, and supporting documentation
• Monitor accounting deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned activities
• Produce quarter-end company consolidations and related financial reporting
• Support year-end audit activities and provide financial information for internal and external auditors
• Review financial information across business units to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Oversee daily Banking team operations and workflow activities
• Review Banking team reconciliations and work product for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure production requirements are completed within quality and service standards
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Interview, select, evaluate, and recognize team members
• Conduct training and support ongoing team member development
• Coordinate activities and communicate changes with internal departments
• Serve as a resource for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Banking, and other accounting functions
• Research and resolve customer and vendor inquiries
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, records, analyses, and supporting documentation
• Assist with special projects and additional assignments as needed

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Three (3+) years of related accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with SAP, ERP systems, or related financial software

CPA preferred

Required Knowledge:

Financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements

Accounting principles, practices, methods, and procedures

General ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes

Microsoft Office Suite applications

Accounting and financial software systems

Corporate, state, and federal financial reporting requirements

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to reconcile complex accounts, including prepaids, accruals, assets, and liabilities

Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and account reconciliations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to identify,…