Corporate Accounting Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m%

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

H Mart in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring accurate general ledger entries and timely financial reporting. You will partner with store managers and distribution centers to monitor inventory, perform variance analyses, and support internal and external audits, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and data integrity.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel is preferred, enabling effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience; retail/supermarket sector is a major plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Experience with SAP ERP.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Maintenance: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including review of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements; ensure accurate ledger entries.
• Inventory Analysis & Reconciliation: Monitor inventory levels with stores and distribution centers; reconcile shrink and COGS.
• Budgeting and Variance Analysis: Provide monthly variance reports comparing actual store performance to budgets and forecasts.
• Audit Support: Coordinate internal and external audits and provide documentation to auditors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job 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.

Benefits

• 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