Regional Accountant II

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Hernando (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Regional Accountant II to support the South/East Region's division accounting activities.

The role involves analyzing financial statements, providing weekly and period reporting, and preparing period-end journal entries and reconciliations. The position is Hybrid with opportunities to collaborate across management levels and contribute to project initiatives from planning to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SCM, PeopleSoft and Monarch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation, analysis, and review of weekly financials.
• Assist division support center staff with the review of period end financial results and variance analysis.
• Accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations in compliance with company policy.
• Knowledge of various systems and software to translate financial impact.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving accounting guidance, collaborating across the organization.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SCM

PeopleSoft

Monarch

Job description

Job Description

Regional Accountant II

Position Summary Assist with the division support center accounting activities for the South/East Region. Assist Accounting staff in analyzing financial statements, providing weekly and period reporting to management, preparing period end journal entries, and account reconciliations. Responsible for review of transactions on a daily and weekly basis. Work collaboratively with business partners from all levels of management to ensure a clear and concise understanding of the financial results and corresponding drivers. Provide accounting knowledge to get a project and/or company initiative from the planning phase to the execution phase.

Work Model: Hybrid

Department: Support Center Accounting

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Position Summary Assist with the division support center accounting activities for the South/East Region. Assist Accounting staff in analyzing financial statements, providing weekly and period reporting to management, preparing period end journal entries, and account reconciliations. Responsible for review of transactions on a daily and weekly basis. Work collaboratively with business partners from all levels of management to ensure a clear and concise understanding of the financial results and corresponding drivers. Provide accounting knowledge to get a project and/or company initiative from the planning phase to the execution phase.

Position Responsibilities

• Timely preparation, analysis, and review of weekly financials.
• Assist division support center staff with the review of period end financial results and financial variance analysis
• Accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations in compliance with company policy
• Knowledge of various systems and software in order to translate financial impact
• Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving accounting guidance, collaborating across the organization to ensure consistency and synergies in processes and controls
• Assist with the financial aspects of projects and/or initiatives including budgeting, cost tracking, and variances analysis. Involves working closely with other project team members and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Partnering and collaborating with various business areas to identify opportunities for improvements and company efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SCM, PeopleSoft and Monarch preferred.
• Work effectively in developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to relocate may be necessary for future advancement opportunities at our corporate or division offices.
• Travel up to 50%

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com .

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus