Associate Accounting Analyst- Accounting & Finance Graduates 2026

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Keene, NH

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About The Position

The Associate Accounting Analyst assists in the accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis of assigned business activity for the company. This role performs GAAP-compliant accounting and controls for assigned areas and provides support to business partners in budget development and management.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with financial systems and software preferred (e.g. GL package, Financial reporting system).
• Ability to communicate effectively & maintain relationships.
• Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare required recurring analysis, including explanation of variances, for finance/business partners.
• Review assigned Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Research abnormal situations and identify variances.
• Prepare, review and process journal entries as required to accurately reflect financial activities for a given period.
• Assist the business group in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts including gathering and sharing additional data in assigned areas, providing helpful trending (Prior year, actual vs. budget, etc.).
• Review, and validate monthly balances to ensure they are appropriately stated in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Prepare and communicate balance composition and variance analysis to management, including calling out issues.
• Prepare special financial reports requested by the business group and/or Finance management.
• Propose appropriate adjusting journal entries.
• Review expense invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Review & validate internal financial reporting for consistency with GAAP accounting principles.
• Collect information for third-party audits to assist with External Reporting and audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree