Corporate Accounting Specialist I

H Mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid time off and Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a qualified accounting professional in New Jersey to manage general ledger closings, inventory reconciliation, budgeting, and audit support. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail or grocery sectors.

Proficiency in Excel and SAP ERP, plus strong GAAP knowledge, are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience; retail/supermarket/grocery sector a major plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger maintenance including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and reconciliations.
• Inventory analysis and reconciliation with store managers and distribution centers.
• Budgeting and variance analysis with monthly reports.
• Audit support with documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

$65,000 - 77,500

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.