We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our accounting operations in a fast-paced retail grocery environment. This position plays a key role in overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and business acumen, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory, and retail financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
- Perform and review account reconciliations (bank, inventory, intercompany, accruals, prepaid, etc.)
- Oversee inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold (COGS), shrink, waste, and physical inventory adjustments
- Analyze and report on store-level performance, highlighting key trends and variances
- Manage and review journal entries, ensuring proper classification and compliance with GAAP
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with FP&A and operations teams
- Review and ensure accuracy of sales tax filings and compliance with local/state regulations
- Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Implement and improve internal controls and financial processes
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff as needed
- Assist with system implementations or upgrades (e.g., POS, ERP)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- CPA or progress toward CPA (preferred)
- Minimum of 4–6 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles
- Strong AP experience
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise)
- Familiarity with retail POS systems and inventory platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across teams and departments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus