Bashas' Sr General Ledger Associate - Chandler, AZ

Bashas'•Chandler, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior General Ledger Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Company's financial records. You will be responsible for complex general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, accrual accounting, prepaid and intangible asset management, and financial reporting support. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, identifying process improvements, analyzing financial data, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, ERP knowledge (preferably SAP), and analytical skills while contributing to key initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual-based accounting.
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
SAP or other large ERP system experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas, and financial data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Permanent residency in Arizona or New Mexico is a condition of employment for this position.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
Perform monthly account reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, assets, liabilities, deferred income, utility accounts, lottery-related transactions, and third-party vendor accounts.
Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies independently, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and accounting adjustments.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, and deadlines are met.
Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses and intangible assets, including amortization schedules and supporting documentation.
Review financial activity for unusual trends, variances, or exceptions and provide recommendations for resolution.
Validate the accuracy and completeness of data integrations and financial interfaces between SAP and other business systems.
Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, Merchandising, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
Support internal financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for general ledger accounting processes and procedures.
Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced accounting team members as needed.
Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.