Accountant - Modesto, CA
About The Position
The Accountant provides analysis while performing accounting functions and reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. The position works independently, using problem-solving and resolution skills. Responsibilities include maintaining financial transaction records by establishing accounts, preparing journal entries, balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing a large volume of financial data and transactions. The Accountant ensures work and processes comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and interprets financial information to support sound executive business decisions. The role analyzes operational and consolidated financial results, maintains vendor records and the chart of accounts, and supports tax and license compliance across company locations. It also handles cost-of-sales and inventory accounting, investigates unidentified shrink, prepares regulatory filings, records entries, supports business units and financial audits, and serves as a financial subject matter expert for multiple systems, including distribution center inventory systems.
Requirements
- Strong fact-finding skills.
- Knowledge of GAAP.
- Ability to develop standards consistent with corporate policies and procedures and federal, state, and local legal requirements.
- Ability to analyze information and results and provide reports.
- Ability to deal with complexity.
- Strong attention to detail; thoroughness and completeness.
- Integrity and respect for utmost confidentiality.
- Ability to work at an intermediate accounting level and a strong understanding of financial statements.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Excel and Word.
- Proficiency in 10-key and calculation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- Ability to multitask under tight deadlines while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
- A four-year bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience or training.
Responsibilities
- Analyze operational financial statements, including store and supply chain cost centers, to ensure accuracy.
- Analyze consolidated financial results and balances as assigned.
- Process vendor maintenance in the company’s financial management ERP; maintain, audit, and validate data integrity and appropriate internal controls.
- Maintain the chart of accounts using the company’s financial management system.
- Ensure location business taxes and licenses are current; calculate amounts due and process payments, while ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Perform cost-of-sales computations and gross profit margin analysis, and ensure accurate inventory recording.
- Collaborate with business units on physical inventory processes and promote adherence to best practices.
- Analyze unidentified shrink, identify root causes, and work with business owners to propose or implement solutions.
- Prepare regulatory agency returns for filing for all locations according to county requirements.
- Analyze accounts and record entries in the book of record.
- Liaise with business units and support management in understanding financial results.
- Assist with internal and external financial audits.
- Serve as a financial subject matter expert for multiple systems, including systems managing distribution center inventory and inbound and outbound data feeds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Vacation and personal holidays.
- In-store purchase discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
