Accounting Analyst

Wakefern Food Corp.; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Fitness reimbursement

Educational opportunities

Corporate university

Job summary

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the recording of the full accounting cycle in accordance with GAAP and to deliver timely financial and operational reporting for assigned stores.

The role supports month-end close, variances analysis, and cash flow planning in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, CPA considered a plus, and strong MS Office skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot, PPT).

Qualifications

• Review weekly operating statements for 8–12 stores.
• Post and reconcile journal entries, including depreciation, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
• Provide monthly analyses of variances vs budget.
• Perform month/quarter/year-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end financial reporting package.
• Assist in monthly cash flow preparation.
• May take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly operating statements for 8–12 stores.
• Verify, allocate, post journal entries, including depreciation and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable & fixed assets.
• Provide monthly analysis related to actual/budget/prior year variances of the operating statement.
• Perform month, quarter, and year end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/year end information to support the total financial reporting package.
• Assist Supervisor in preparation of monthly cash flow.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities or projects as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot)

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

This position is part of the Center of Excellence Department and is responsible for the recording of entire accounting cycle according to GAAP principles and for the timely and accurate financial and operational reporting for assigned supermarket stores.

Essential Functions

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review weekly operating statement, flash reports and related schedules of anywhere between 8-12 stores.
• Verify, allocate, post journal entries, including depreciation and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable & fixed assets.
• Provide monthly analysis related to actual/budget/prior year variances of the operating statement.
• Perform month, quarter, and year end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/year end information to support the total financial reporting package.
• Assist Supervisor in preparation of monthly cash flow.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities or projects as necessary.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting required. CPA or equivalent a plus
• Five plus years of experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and experience with GL, month end close and subledger reconciliations.
• Advanced MS Office skills including vlookups, pivots, ppt & charts.
• Ability to multi-task and meet constant stream of deadlines with accuracy & attention to detail.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills.

Additional experience considered a plus for this posting

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand in front of a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 annually. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.