Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! Provides timely, accurate and actionable periodic financial statements and reporting that accurately reflect the operational results of the business. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Accounting/Finance degree, CPA preferred.
3-5+ years of experience in accounting or financial related business experience
Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
Fluency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation and AI tools a plus.
Experience with SAP a plus.
Project management skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries, financial reports, and financial analysis both on a periodic basis and as requested.
Completes period-end functions including reconciliations and adjustments of departmental accounts.
Performs the research necessary to determine the appropriate corrections and adjustments.
Reviews variances from the budget and reports financial trends to management.
Generates related reporting for senior management each period.
Research accounting related issues in accordance with GAAP.
Provide GAAP interpretation and document a conclusion in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
Works with and assists various areas of the Company in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operating results.
Creates and evaluates strategic business proposals including analysis of return on investment and future cash flows.
Participates in corporate cross-functional meetings on department related projects.
Also conducts projects, tasks, and ad hoc functions based on the needs of the department.
Looks to develop innovations and enhancements in processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness and reduce labor requirements, including leveraging automations and AI where appropriate.