Staff Accountant

Weis Markets • Sunbury, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is based on-site at Weis Markets’ Store Support Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and role requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

The role prepares journal entries, reconciliations, analytical reporting, and financial disclosures; evaluates and documents procedures; and supports sound internal controls. The associate works with management, vendors, internal associates, and external auditors to answer questions, resolve issues, analyze discrepancies, and support reporting and company projects. The position has no current supervisory responsibilities. Associates are expected to cross-train in multiple department positions.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is preferred; other business degrees are considered.
• 0–5 years of experience; an internship is preferred for applicants with no experience.
• For Senior Staff Accountant criteria: 3 or more years of experience in an accounting field.
• For Senior Staff Accountant criteria: ability to identify financial issues and propose resolutions to management.
• For Senior Staff Accountant criteria: ability to operate and lead the department in the manager’s absence.
• For Senior Staff Accountant criteria: ability to act as a role model and provide guidance to staff accountants and clerical staff.
• For Senior Staff Accountant criteria: advanced spreadsheet, database, and computer knowledge.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting internship, particularly for applicants with no experience.
• Previous experience as a Staff Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare internal and/or external reporting to support business owners and appropriate financial statement disclosure.
• Assist management with system implementations and testing.
• Prepare analysis for management and external auditors for quarterly and annual analytical reviews.
• Keep position procedure documentation up to date.
• Communicate with vendors and internal associates to answer questions and resolve issues, including reconciling and auditing company records.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies, recommend resolutions, and escalate issues as needed.
• Prepare and run daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and sort and distribute them as necessary.
• Assist with company projects as assigned.
• Cross-train in multiple department positions.
• Develop reporting for internal or external use as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level