Associate Accounting Analyst

cswg; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC in Keene, NH is seeking an Associate Accounting Analyst to support accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis of assigned business activities. This role performs GAAP-compliant accounting and supports budget development and management.

You will prepare recurring analyses, review P&L statements, process journal entries, assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and help validate monthly balances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1 year of accounting experience required.
• Strong Excel and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare required recurring analyses and explain variances.
• Review P&L statements for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Prepare, review and process journal entries.
• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Review monthly balances for GAAP compliance.
• Provide balance composition and variance analysis to management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial systems

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting/Finance

Tools

GL package

Financial reporting system

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate 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 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.

Collect information for third-party audits to assist with External Reporting and audits.

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 preferred (e.g. GL package, Financial reporting system); Ability to communicate effectively & maintain relationships; Analytical skills

Physical abilities: :

Other: :

Years Of Experience

1-2 : A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Finance

Company

C&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 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.