Hybrid Lease Accounting Analyst - GAAP & Forecasting

Ahold Delhaize USA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Corporate Accounting & Reporting professional to research, reconcile and summarize financial data for management decisions, supporting GAAP reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

This hybrid role involves month-end close, forecasts, variance analysis, and process improvements across retained and outsourced processes, with core offices in Carlisle, PA; Salisbury, NC; and Quincy, MA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS preferred
• Knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Excel Skills
• Strong Oral and/or written communication skills
• Advanced reporting tools
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of quantitative analysis
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the month-end close activities including preparation of financial statements and reports. This role is responsible for the preparation and of period end journal entries (including accruals, reserve analysis) and reviews account reconciliations.
• Reviews ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, while interpreting trends and making recommendations for corrective action. Address questions and concerns relating to financial statements from multiple business partners.
• Responsible for the preparation of periodic forecasts, variance and trend analysis, and analyzes results for management. Prepares account analysis and performs trend/flux analysis to identify, research, and explain variances to budget, forecasts, flash, etc. Responds to questions and solves problems as requested by department managers.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting and reporting standards for external and internal management reporting under area of responsibility. Apply depth and breadth of expertise across functional area of expertise. Has extensive functional and project experience, is a recognized expert in a functional area and enough organizational and operational expertise to soundly identify relevant solutions and metrics. Will leverage Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to work with responsible process area in the development of solutions.
• Responsible for the process improvement programs to maximize the efficiency of the department. This requires thorough knowledge of systems to meet specialized needs. Apply expertise and core competencies gathered from major projects and functional experience to solve problems. Shares learnings and best practices with Analysts responsible for other process areas, and also leverages their learnings and experience.
• 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 to safeguard and protect company assets ensuring compliance with Company policies and federal, state and local jurisdictions requirements/laws.
• Provide support to various special projects. Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to other associates as needed. Promotes an effective project / functional environment through the effective use of indirect mentoring and coaching skills.

Skills

GAAP

IFRS

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Oral/written communication

Advanced reporting tools

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Customer focus

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Corporate Accounting & Reporting professional to research, reconcile and summarize financial data for management decisions, supporting GAAP reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

This hybrid role involves month-end close, forecasts, variance analysis, and process improvements across retained and outsourced processes, with core offices in Carlisle, PA; Salisbury, NC; and Quincy, MA.