• Accounting Analyst

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (Keene, NH)


    Position Overview

    The Accounting Analyst assists in the accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis of assigned business activity for the company. This role performs GAAP-compliant accounting and controls for assigned areas and provides support to business partners in budget development and management.

    Job Description

    Description

    + Prepare required recurring analysis, including an explanation of variances and recommendations for finance/business partners. Partners heavily with key stakeholders to gain deep insight into assigned areas.

    + Collaborate with business partners and gain a full understanding of the business context to better anticipate potential issues, explain variances, and support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. This includes but is not limited to gathering and sharing data in assigned areas, and providing prior period and budget vs actual comparison of results.

    + Review assigned Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to ensure reasonableness and accuracy. Research abnormal situations and identify variances. Make recommendations on correcting actions and entries.

    + Prepare revenue analyses, expenses, and account balances to ensure financial controls are in place to minimize unexpected results.

    + Review, and validate monthly balances to ensure they are appropriately stated in accordance with established accounting practices.

    + Prepare, review and process journal entries as required to accurately reflect financial activities for a given period.

    + Prepare special financial analyses for business groups and/or management. Aid management in the implementation of process improvement initiatives.

    + Prepare and communicate balance composition and variance analysis to management., including calling out issues and making recommendations for process improvements/enhancements.

    + Assist Supervisor/Mgr. in the onboarding of new Associate Analyst level team members.

    + Review & validate internal financial reporting is consistent with GAAP accounting principles. This includes maintaining relevant desk procedures, checklists, and checklist performance.

    + Participate in the review of various expenses and collect information for audits as requested.

    + Travel Required:No

    Environment

    + Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

    Skills

    + Specialized Knowledge : General understanding of accounting principles and GAAP

    + Special Skills : Proficiency in Excel; Experience with financial systems and software (e.g. GL package, Financial reporting system) preferred; Ability to communicate effectively & maintain relationships; Analytical Skills

    + Physical abilities: :

    + Other: :

    Years Of Experience

    + 0-2 : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Finance

     

    Shift

     

    1st Shift (United States of America)

     

    Company

     

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

     

    About Our Company

     

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

     

    Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

     

    Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

     

    Job Area: Finance General Accounting

     

    Job Family: Finance

     

    Job Type: Regular

     

    Job Code: JC2078

     

    ReqID: R-264370