Sr SBA Reconciliation Analyst

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a detail-oriented professional for a financial reconciliation position in Lakeland, Florida. The role will involve overseeing cash flows, reconciling bank accounts, managing the relationship with customers, and analyzing financial transactions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two years of relevant experience.

The position also offers various benefits including stock ownership plans, retirement savings, and health plans. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Accounting and a CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of accounting related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flows between stores and banks.
• Reconcile Publix bank accounts and store activity weekly and monthly.
• Analyze monthly accruals posted to the General Ledger (GL).
• Manage relationships between Publix and customers/suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical problem-solving

Oral communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SAP

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of funds from all of Publix’s sales and store deposits made to our banks. Responsibilities include the preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules that critically affect the financial statements and controls, such as Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX). This position is also responsible for the weekly and monthly reconcilement of miscellaneous store activity such as money services (money orders and money transfer sales) and state lotteries, recording commissions earned and providing analysis on these Income Statement accounts. The impact of this position is to ensure that all of Publix’s cash and banking activity are reconciled timely and accurately. If they are not reconciled timely and accurately, Publix could lose money and information could be misrepresented on the General Ledger.

The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Overseeing cash flows between stores, corporate, armored couriers, and banks in addition to reconciling various daily/weekly accounts of the following store activity: money transfers, money orders, state lotteries, Omnichannel (Instacart and In Store Pick‑up), Mall Gift Cards, etc.
• Weekly and monthly reconciliation of all Publix bank accounts, miscellaneous store activity
• Analyzing and verifying monthly accruals posted to the General Ledger (GL).
• Managing the day‑to‑day relationship between Publix and internal/external customers and suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 2 years of accounting related experience
• Ability to work at a fast pace while prioritizing work and handling a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle pressure and work under deadlines
• Mathematical problem‑solving ability
• Ability to reconcile and analyze information
• Skills to include oral communication, time management, and interpersonal
• Ability to handle conflict and be customer service‑focused
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent for CPA qualification
• 4 years of accounting related experience including 1 year of experience working with SAP and MS Office applications including Excel and Access
• CPA certification
• Knowledge of Accounting principles
• Knowledge of banking practices

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24‑48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.