Junior Accountant: GAAP, Budgets & Financial Close

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking an Accountant to support general accounting functions in our Byron Center, MI office. You will perform journal entries, reconciliations and assist in monthly statements in alignment with GAAP.

You will also help with budgets, variance analysis and educational support for team members. This role is full-time in Corporate Finance and offers opportunities in a dynamic, distributed supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• One year of accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• General knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger including journal entries, coding invoices, account analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and budget variances.
• Assist with reviewing operating budgets and variance explanations; help with budgeting.
• May educate associates and management on financial statements and reports.
• May review work of accounting clerks in general accounting activities.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and accounting best practices; recommend process improvements.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SpartanNash is seeking an Accountant to support general accounting functions in our Byron Center, MI office. You will perform journal entries, reconciliations and assist in monthly statements in alignment with GAAP.

You will also help with budgets, variance analysis and educational support for team members. This role is full-time in Corporate Finance and offers opportunities in a dynamic, distributed supply chain environment.