Associate Accounting Analyst

What you'd do

• Prepare required recurring analysis, including explanation of variances, for finance/business partners.
• Review assigned Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to ensure reasonableness and accuracy. Research abnormal situations and identify variances.
• Prepare, review and process journal entries as required to accurately reflect financial activities for a given period.
• Assist the business group in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts including gathering and sharing additional data in assigned areas, providing helpful trending (Prior year, actual vs. budget, etc.)
• Review, and validate monthly balances to ensure they are appropriately stated in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Prepare and communicate balance composition and variance analysis to management, including calling out issues.
• Prepare special financial reports requested by the business group and/or Finance management.
• Propose appropriate adjusting journal entries.
• Review expense invoices for accuracy and proper authorization. This includes but is not limited to ensuring proper approvals are in place, invoice coding accuracy & document approval chain.
• Review & validate internal financial reporting for consistency with GAAP accounting principles. This includes maintaining relevant desk procedures, checklists, and checklist performance.

What they want

• Specialized Knowledge : General understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Special Skills : Proficiency in Excel; Experience with financial systems and software preferred (e.g. GL package, Financial reporting system); Ability to communicate effectively & maintain relationships; Analytical skills
• 1-2 : A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role.

About C&S Wholesale Grocers

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.