Associate Accounting Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Accounting Analyst at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC assists in accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis of assigned business activity. This role performs GAAP‑compliant accounting and controls and provides budget development support for partners.

Responsibilities include preparing recurring analyses with variance explanations, reviewing P&L for accuracy, posting journal entries, assisting with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, validating monthly balances, and delivering

Qualifications

• General understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships.
• Analytical skills and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring analyses and explain variances for finance partners.
• Review assigned P&L statements for reasonableness and accuracy; research abnormal variances.
• Prepare, review and process journal entries to reflect financial activity.
• Assist in annual budgets and quarterly forecasts with data trending.
• Review and validate monthly balances for GAAP compliance.
• Prepare balance composition and variance analyses for management.
• Prepare special financial reports for business group or Finance management.
• Propose adjusting journal entries.
• Review expense invoices for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Validate internal financial reporting for consistency with GAAP; maintain procedures.
• Coordinate information for third-party audits.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Communication

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

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

Shift

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 franchisee 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.

Job Area: Finance Operations Accounting

Job Family: Finance