Accountant - Modesto, CA

The Save Mart Companies

Modesto (CA)

On-site

USD 31,863 - 38,435

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Vacation and personal holidays

In-store purchase discounts

Job summary

The Save Mart Companies in Modesto, CA is seeking an Accountant to perform analysis and accounting duties in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain records, prepare journal entries, balance ledgers, reconcile accounts, and analyze large data sets to support GAAP compliance and informed decision making. A 4-year degree is required; overtime may apply.

Qualifications

Strong fact finding skills.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Ability to develop standards which align with policies and legal requirements.
Ability to analyze information.
Ability to analyze results and provide reports.
Intermediate computer skills (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

Analyze operational financial statements to ensure accuracy.
Manage vendor maintenance within the ERP with data integrity.
Maintain chart of accounts and perform journal entries.
Reconcile accounts and prepare reports in GAAP-compliant manner.
Support internal and external audits and provide analysis as needed.
Collaborate with business units on inventory and cost-of-sales data.

Skills

Strong fact finding

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Intermediate accounting

Excel & Word

10-key proficiency

Multi-tasking

Deadline driven

Financial statement understanding

Strong communication

Education

4 year/Bachelors degree, and/or equivalent experience/training

Job description

About The Save Mart Companies

The Save Mart Companies operates over 200 stores in neighborhoods across California, Western Nevada, Oregon, and Washington under the Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, and Roth's and Chuck's Fresh Market banners. Proud to be one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocery chains, the Company and its 11,000 associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest food for their families at affordable prices. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non‑profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Accountant – Modesto, CA

Job Summary

The Accountant provides analysis while performing accounting functions and reporting in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment. The position works independently exercising both problem solving and resolution skill sets. The position maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts, preparing journal entries, balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing a large volume of financial data/transactions. This position ensures that all work and processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and enables executives to make sound business decisions by interpreting financial information.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Analysis of various operational financial statements including, but not limited to: stores, cost centers, distribution centers, transportation facilities to ensure accuracy
Analyze consolidated financial results and balances as assigned
Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of all vendor maintenance within the company’s financial management ERP; maintains, audits and validates data to achieve data integrity and ensure that appropriate internal controls and processes are in place that meet all internal and external audit requirements
Maintains the chart of accounts utilizing the company’s financial management system
Ensures that all locations business taxes and licenses are current, computing any monies due and processing for payment to include ensuring that the company is in compliance with Federal, State, and Local legislative requirements as well as any legal requirements as defined by General Counsel
Performs cost‑of‑sales computations, gross profit margins, and ensures the accurate recording of inventory.
Collaborates with business units on the physical inventory processes to ensure that best practices are being followed.
Analysis of unidentified shrink to include identifying the root cause of the reported loss as well as working with business owners to propose/implement solutions
Prepare annual business property tax filings for all locations in accordance with individual county requirements
Analysis of accounts and recording entries to the book of record
Acts as liaison to various business units, providing support to management to aid in understanding financial results
Assist with both internal and external financial audits
Financial subject matter expert over multiple systems, including those used to manage distribution center inventory including both inbound and outbound data feeds
Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits

Some of our competitive offerings include generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in‑store purchase discounts. Hiring pay range: $23.13 - 27.90

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

Strong fact finding skills
Knowledge of GAAP
Ability to develop standards which are consistent with corporate policies and procedures and support federal, state and local legal requirements
Ability to analyze information
Ability to deal with complexity
Ability to analyze results and provide reports
Strong attention to detail; thorough and complete
Integrity in all dealings with respect for utmost confidentiality
Ability to work at an intermediate accounting level; must have a strong understanding of financial statements
Intermediate computer skills (Excel and Word)
Proficiency in 10‑key and calculation skills
Ability to work in fast‑paced, busy environment
Ability to multi‑task under tight deadlines while maintaining focus and attention to detail