Staff Accountant

Weis Markets • Sunbury, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, performs analysis and reporting, documents and evaluates procedures, and supports sound internal controls. The role is based on-site at the Weis Markets Store Support Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and role requirements. The associate may also assist with projects and is expected to cross-train in multiple department positions. This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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 candidates 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 able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Internship experience, particularly for candidates with no years of experience.
• Previous experience as a staff accountant, for Senior Staff Accountant criteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and 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 reconciliation and auditing of company records.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies, recommend resolutions, and escalate issues as needed.
• Prepare and run daily, weekly, and monthly reports; sort and distribute reports as necessary.
• Assist with Company projects as assigned and 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