Senior Accountant (59265)

HOMELAND STORES•Oklahoma City, OK

16d

About The Position

HAC, Inc., an employee-owned grocery retail organization, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to lead key accounting functions and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role is responsible for owning complex accounting areas, leading the month-end close process, and serving as a strategic partner to operations and cross-functional teams. The Senior Accountant will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight across a multi-location retail environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, data analysis; macros preferred)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-eligible
Experience in grocery, retail, or multi-unit operations
Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting
ERP system experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Ensure all financial reporting is accurate and compliant with GAAP
Review staff-level work for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
Oversee and ensure completion of all balance sheet reconciliations, including: Bank reconciliations Accounts payable and receivable Inventory and accrual accounts
Investigate and resolve complex reconciling items
Establish and enforce reconciliation standards and deadlines
Lead inventory accounting processes, including shrink, adjustments, and valuation
Oversee calculation and reconciliation of inventory balances across store locations
Manage fixed assets and Construction-in-Progress (CIP), including: Capitalization policies Depreciation Asset tracking and system reconciliation
Partner with operations to ensure accurate financial representation of store activity
Oversee payroll accounting in partnership with HR and Treasury
Review payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Manage accruals and reconciliations related to: Vendor payments Landlord agreements Rebates and receivables
Ensure contractual obligations are accurately reflected in financials
Perform variance analysis and provide insights to leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Partner with store leadership and operations teams to improve financial performance
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis
Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Strengthen internal controls and identify areas of risk
Lead documentation and process standardization efforts
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes
Lead initiatives to transition from manual to automated systems
Develop and implement best practices across accounting functions
Mentor and support staff accountants and junior team members
Provide recommendations to leadership on financial strategy and controls