Accountant I - Retail

SpartanNash • Grand Rapids, MI

20d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or Finance or another related 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 best accounting practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company compliance.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees