Accountant, Staff

K-VA-T Food Stores•Abingdon, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant analyzes accounts and reports related to gross profit, sales, purchases, and inventories. The role prepares journal entries, maintains and balances accounts and work papers, reviews financial statements and expenses, prepares reports and tax filings, and supports budgeting and inventory scheduling. The position also maintains fixed-asset records and the permanent storage of financial statements, and performs other duties as required. The role requires on-site work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with additional time as needed. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company that encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and offers flexible schedules. More than 13% of the company is owned by associates through its employee stock ownership plan.

Requirements

High school graduation supplemented by a four-year college degree.
Advanced knowledge of debit and credit bookkeeping principles.
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
Ability to assign work, recognize work-related needs, and make recommendations to support successful completion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to follow instructions and understand and follow verbal and/or written directions.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours in the typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Calculate and audit gross profit percentages by analyzing accounts and reports related to gross profit, sales, purchases, and inventory.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
Maintain asset and liability work papers and balance accounts.
Audit monthly financial statements and analyze expenses.
Correspond with other departments and resolve gross profit and financial statement issues.
Prepare monthly summary reports on items affecting gross profit and expenses, as well as other reports as needed.
Prepare and file business license renewals and various tax returns.
Prepare audit work papers.
Profile financial statements.
Analyze and balance various accounts.
Prepare note schedules and interest calculations.
Schedule grocery and pharmacy inventories.
Permanently record and store financial statements.
Maintain fixed assets and prepare the capital expenditure budget.
Prepare budgets and goals.
Perform other duties as required.