Staff Accountant

Heritage Grocers Group; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Grocers Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in California to join our finance team. You'll report to the Accounting Controller and work on technical accounting research, financial statement prep, and project support.

The role handles mid-level complexity accounts and close processes. Responsibilities include month-/quarter-/year-end close leadership, budget vs actual analysis, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related function.
• Exceptional quality standard with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Thoughtful analysis, problem-solving, collaboration, accountability.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP; intermediate knowledge of bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; intermediate Excel proficiency; knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for assigned accounts, ensuring timely journal entries and balance sheet/P&L resolution.
• Prepare and review financial results for budget vs actuals for assigned accounts.
• Manage various accounting and financial reporting tasks; streamline and improve reporting processes.
• Maintain detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Audit, review, analyze, and verify supporting documents.
• Collaborate with senior staff and operations on transaction clarification and ad hoc analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting system

Job description

At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.

Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Controller and will work on assigned technical accounting research, preparation of assigned financial statements and partner with the team on projects, analyses, and tasks. This role is responsible for assigned accounts with mid-level complexity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads the process for the assigned accounts for the month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, by ensuring timely preparation for assigned journal entries, research/resolution of Balance Sheet, and P&L issues;
• Prepare and review, financial results for budget vs actuals for assigned accounts;
• Manages various assigned accounting and financial reporting tasks; streamline and improve efficiency of assigned reporting and processes;
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts;
• Audit, review, analyze, and verify supporting documents;
• Collaborate and communicate with senior staff and the operations departments on transaction clarification, problem solving and other ad hoc analyses;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required;
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related function required;
• Demonstrate an exceptional standard of quality involving accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and self-review skills;
• Thoughtful analysis and problem-solving, effective collaborating skills, and accountability for excellent results;
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP, intermediate level of understanding of: , bank reconciliations, Prepaid Expenses and Accrued Liabilities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong computer skills and intermediate level of skill in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of ERP accounting system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is that typical of an office. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• LIFTING: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Disclaimer:

The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.