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Job Description

This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

General Summary

Monitor point of sales transactions for accuracy and work with locations to resolve any issues as they arise across both our Company Owned Locations and our Member Cooperatives. Analyze margin and expenses. Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements. Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

Essential Job Functions

+ Review/audit point of sale transactions to identify issues and take corrective actions across sales, margins, inventory and certain expenses.

+ Monitor, research and resolve differences in purchase order matching outside of system tolerances on a timely basis.

+ Review clearing accounts and follow up with appropriate operations personnel as necessary to resolve aged outstanding items.

+ Analyze margins and expenses for reasonableness on a monthly basis using system-generated reports. Investigate out of tolerance and unusual variances.

+ Make appropriate journal entries to complete the monthly financial close process on a timely basis.

+ Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations on a monthly basis.

+ Assist with inquiries from internal and external auditors.

+ Assist store personnel in using, researching and resolving issues in our point of sale system.

+ Assist in preparation of budgets.

+ Maintain current knowledge of related accounting and point of sale operating procedures.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

SCOPE: Works with store operations, corporate management, auditors as well as other accounting departments. Responsible for the accurate and timely audit and financial close of retail and member coop locations.

Requirements

Qualifications

A minimum 2-year associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business. Retail accounting experience preferred. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

+ Continuously Physical strength and dexterity to walk, stand, bend, climb, reach, stoop, twist and lift/carry 50 pounds.

+ Frequently Walk

+ Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Activity/Requirement

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Balance

Bend

Drive

Manual dexterity (fingers & hands)

Reach with Arms & Hands

Stand

Twist Back & Neck

Repetitive Motion

Feet & Hands

Pull, Push, Lift, Carry

10-50 lbs. unassisted

Crouch

Kneel

Climb

Sit

Stoop

Walk

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations.