Associate Accounting Analyst

Position OverviewThe Associate Accounting Analyst assists in the accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis of assigned business activity for the company. This role performs GAAP-compliant accounting and controls for assigned areas and provides support to business partners in budget development and management.

Job Description

• Prepare required recurring analysis, including explanation of variances, for finance/business partners.
• Review assigned Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to ensure reasonableness and accuracy. Research abnormal situations and identify variances.
• Prepare, review and process journal entries as required to accurately reflect financial activities for a given period.
• Assist the business group in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts including gathering and sharing additional data in assigned areas, providing helpful trending (Prior year, actual vs. budget, etc.)
• Review, and validate monthly balances to ensure they are appropriately stated in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Prepare and communicate balance composition and variance analysis to management, including calling out issues.
• Prepare special financial reports requested by the business group and/or Finance management.
• Propose appropriate adjusting journal entries.
• Review expense invoices for accuracy and proper authorization. This includes but is not limited to ensuring proper approvals are in place, invoice coding accuracy & document approval chain.
• Review & validate internal financial reporting for consistency with GAAP accounting principles. This includes maintaining relevant desk procedures, checklists, and checklist performance.
• Collect information for third-party audits to assist with External Reporting and audits.
• Travel Required: No

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
• Hybrid Schedule

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : General understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Special Skills : Proficiency in Excel; Experience with financial systems and software preferred (e.g. GL package, Financial reporting system); Ability to communicate effectively & maintain relationships; Analytical skills

Years Of Experience

• 0-2 : A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Accounting Finance

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.