Associate Staff Accountant

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Sheboygan, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Staff Accountant provides customer service and prepares and analyzes financial statements, bookwork, and other financial documents for retail locations. The role includes reconciling tax returns, bank statements, store purchases, expenses, and balance sheet accounts; preparing sales tax returns and reporting sales and payroll data; and processing payroll taxes and withholding. The position requires travel and is based in an office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
One to two years of relevant experience.
Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in Excel.
Understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and gross profit reports for retail locations.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to external reports.
Gather, audit, and analyze supporting bookwork and other financial documents for weekly posting to the general ledger.
Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns.
Compile weekly sales and payroll data reporting for franchisees.
Provide customer service to franchisee owners and management by researching financial questions or issues.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Review franchisee store purchases and expenses for proper authorization and coding.
Process, file, and pay payroll taxes and withholding.
Record fixed assets according to each franchisee's stated capitalization policy.