Accounting Analyst

Position OverviewThe 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

• 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

Years Of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Accounting Finance

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.