Staff Accountant

Home Chef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Chef, a leading meal solutions company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the general ledger and assist in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, and strong analytical skills. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time

401k program

Flexible spending accounts for qualified expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly operating statements and balance sheets.
• Collaborate across functions to support various business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license preferred

Job description

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Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, including underlying accounts and supporting analysis/documentation, accurate and timely closes and reporting (GAAP and management) to assist the executive management team in managing the business. The Staff Accountant will help prepare and analyze the financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and other reports as necessary.

Detailed Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the financial statements through the month end close process

• Perform various general ledger activities including journal entries, adjustments, expense accruals, revenue entries, expense reports, inventory entries, and monthly account reconciliations
• Prepare weekly and monthly operating statements and balance sheets, ensuring that financial reporting is complete and accurate
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines
• Prepare ad hoc reporting or participate in other projects as needed
  
  

Collaborate across functions to support various business initiatives

• Analyze, interpret and summarize financial information for various teams on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Partner with various teams to increase understanding and awareness of financial performance and support company initiatives
• Maintain a high quality and professional level of customer service to internal customers
  
  

Understand current accounting policies and procedures and drive improvements where possible

• Understand and comply with the company's accounting policies and procedures
• Apply knowledge of accounting guidance and company policy and procedures to support continual process improvement initiatives
  
  

This position requires 0-10% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA license preferred; at a minimum, candidates must have passed at least one section of the CPA exam
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job, with a focus on execution and results
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to evaluate current processes for improvements
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Project management skills; ability to multitask while working with multiple teams
• Team player; willingness to build out new functions and processes from scratch; "roll up your sleeves" mentality
• Committed to personal growth and development of self and others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

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Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
  
  

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.

We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.

We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.

We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail].

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range

$65,000—$80,000 USD

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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