Corporate Accounting Specialist I

H--mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Life Insurance

Lunch provided

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Flex spending account

Job summary

H MART is seeking an experienced accounting professional for its Lyndhurst, NJ headquarters. The role focuses on general ledger maintenance, inventory analysis, budgeting variances, and audit support. Strong Excel and SAP experience are required, with 3–5 years in accounting within retail.

This on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and a standard 9:00am–6:00pm workweek. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and bring GAAP knowledge, communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience; retail/grocery sector a big plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas) required.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual closings; review balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts; ensure accurate general ledger entries.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory levels, shrink, and COGS with store managers and DCs.
• Support budgeting and variance analysis; provide monthly variance reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

H MART - Headquarters | GSC
300 Chubb Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• General Ledger Maintenance: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including the review of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  Perform account reconciliations and analyses, ensuring all corporate transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Inventory Analysis & Reconciliation: Partner with store managers and distribution centers and observe physical inventory on a timely basis to monitor, track, and reconcile inventory levels, shrink, and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Budgeting and Variance Analysis: Collaborate with the Corporate Reporting Group and provide monthly variance reports comparing actual store performance to budgets and forecasts.
• Audit Support: Coordinate internal and external financial audits and provide the necessary documentation and schedules to auditors.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• Experience: 3–5 years of professional accounting experience. Previous experience in the retail, supermarket, or grocery sector is a major plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Competencies

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of GAAP Accounting Principle
• Strong research and analytical skills

• Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a strict commitment to data confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with other team members, departments, stores, vendors, and corporate executives.

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Employee Discount Program (5%)
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours:

• MON-FRI, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Salary Range: $60,000 - 70,000

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