Coordinator I Finance Ops - Cash Sales & Audit

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,483 - 48,725; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization based in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced accountant to validate and analyze accounting transactions. The role requires 2-3 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary range of $23.58 - $35.37 per hour. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, and will be responsible for financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Validate and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies.
• Prepare reports and assist with monthly financial closing.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Responsible for accurately validating, analyzing and auditing accounting/operational transactions and activity in business area: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable - Resale, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable - Not for Resale, Retail/DC Ops, Non-Store Cash & Org Charges E-comm. Role will be responsible for all aspects of assigned revenue and receivable accounts to include:

• Cash over/short for 200+ stores
• Preparation of general ledger entries
• Difficult account reconciliations
• Preparation of standard and adhoc reports
• In-depth account analysis and response to P&L/Balance Sheet questions
• Assist with monthly closing and preparation of monthly financial statements.

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC , Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD and Mauldin, SC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness.
• Responsible for safeguarding and protecting company assets ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting and reporting standards for external and internal management reporting under area of responsibility
• Responsible for process improvement programs to maximize the efficiency of the department.
• Responsible for the internal and external audit process activities related to area of responsibility to assure the auditors receive necessary data, documentation, and explanations.
• Responsible for providing support to various special projects.
• Responsible for analyzing data and create spreadsheets and reports.
• Creation and maintenance of process documentation and recommendation of process improvements.
• Department Subject Matter Expert; Responsible for training others.
• Partner with Retail Stores, Retail Services, Gift Cards, Banking, Information Technology, and other internal as well as external business partners to identify and resolve business issues.
• Collaborate with other accounting teams.
• Responsible for assigned account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely reporting and accurate information while maintaining adequate controls to avoid errors

Requirements

• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience preferred
• Team player experience
• Dependable and reliable - strong work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate to all levels of management
• Innovated
• Presentation skills
• People oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Customer focused

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $23.58 - $35.37