Position Overview

As an Associate Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for providing customer service, preparing financial statements and analyzing bookwork and other financial documents on a weekly basis for retail locations. You will also be responsible for reconciling tax returns, bank statements, and store purchases and expenses.

Job Description

Description

• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and gross profit reports for retail locations and reconcile balance sheet accounts to external reports.
• Gather, audit, and analyze supporting bookwork and other financial documents to be posted into the general ledger on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and compile weekly sales and payroll data reporting for franchisees.
• Provide customer service to franchisee owners and management by researching financial questions or issues.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Review franchisee store purchases and expenses for proper authorization and coding.
• Process, file and pay payroll taxes and withholding.
• Record fixed assets following each franchisee's stated capitalization policy.

Travel Required: Yes

Environment

Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Computer knowledge is essential (MS Office);
• Special Skills: Proficiency in Excel. Understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Physical abilities:
• Other: Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and efficiently in team environment

Years Of Experience

1-2: Relevant Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® 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.