SpartanNash

Food solutions company distributing grocery nationwide

Accountant 1

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeByron Center, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
One year of Accountant or Accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
Organization and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize are required.
General knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, and Word, is required.
The associate may be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds and must be able to frequently sit, stand, and walk.

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in accordance with GAAP to provide accurate and useful information for management review and decision-making.
Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, invoice coding, account analysis and reconciliation, setting up new accounts, and assisting with the accounting close process in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in preparing financial statements, including monthly balance sheets, income statements, and reports on changes in financial position and budget variances, and maintain related records.
Assist in reviewing assigned operating budgets and researching and explaining variances; assist in preparing budgets to measure, plan, and control business operations and provide them for management review.
Consult with and/or educate associates and management on financial statements and reports, and participate in research to help identify and resolve business issues.
Review work of accounting clerks engaged in general accounting activities, as assigned.
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and accounting best practices; recommend improvements to programs and processes and help ensure company compliance.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of Accountant or Accounting experience is strongly preferred.

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Summary:

Responsible to perform a variety of general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in accordance with GAAP, to provide accurate and useful information for management review and decision making.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Responsible for general ledger maintenance to include, journal entries, coding invoices, account analysis and reconciliation, setting up new accounts and assisting with accounting close process, while ensuring such is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in preparing financial statements to include monthly balance sheet, income statement and report on changes in financial position/budget variances and maintains related records.
Assist with reviewing assigned operating budgets and research and explain variances; assist in the preparation of budgets used in measuring, planning, and controlling business operations and provide for management review.
May consult and/or educate associates and management on financial statements and reports; may participate in research to assist with identifying and resolving business issues.
May review work of accounting clerks engaged in general accounting activities.
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and bestaccountingpractices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company compliance.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or Finance oranotherrelated field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
One year of Accountant/Accounting experience strongly preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good organization and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
General knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

About the Company

SpartanNash

Food solutions company distributing grocery nationwide

SpartanNash is a food solutions company that operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. In Wholesale, it distributes national-brand and private-label groceries to independent grocers and military commissaries across the United States via a large distribution network. In Retail, it runs corporate-owned supermarkets that sell a wide range of foods and services directly to consumers. Its goal is to serve both businesses and individual shoppers across the food supply chain, using a dual wholesale-retail model to reach a broad customer base.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Byron Township, Michigan
Founded: 2013

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