Staff Accountant

Associated Grocers of New England, Inc.; Pembroke (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA contribution

401K match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Vacation time

Employee purchase program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Associated Grocers Northeast seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform general accounting for AG corporate stores, compile financial data, process journal entries, reconcile accounts and prepare related reports.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and word processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field plus 3–5 years related work experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, spreadsheets, databases and word processing required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and approve accounting transactions that are both recurring and non-recurring using established accounting principles and practices.
• Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• General ledger posting of banking and payroll activity for multiple accounts and locations.
• Monthly bank reconciliations on multiple bank accounts.
• Reconciles and adjusts specific area of accounting assigned and prepares related reports. Advises management of issues and prepares interpretations of accounts.
• Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or management decisions.
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and for compliance.
• Recommend, assist in the development, and implement improvements or revisions in the accounting system, methods, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Perform general accounting for the AG corporate stores. Compile financial information, processes journal entries into various accounts, reconcile accounts and prepare related reports.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare, review and approve accounting transactions that are both recurring and non-recurring using established accounting principles and practices.
• Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• General ledger posting of banking and payroll activity for multiple accounts and locations.
• Monthly bank reconciliations on multiple bank accounts.
• Reconciles and adjusts specific area of accounting assigned and prepares related reports. Advises management of issues and prepares interpretations of accounts.
• Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or management decisions.
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and for compliance.
• Recommend, assist in the development, and implement improvements or revisions in the accounting system, methods, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field plus 3-5 years related work experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, spreadsheets, databases and word processing required.

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

WHY WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

As a retailer-owned wholesale cooperative, Associated Grocers Northeast is dedicated to the success of its members and committed to serving the needs of independent grocers. We achieve our mission through integrity, a supportive employee environment, concern for the communities we serve, efficient and innovative operations, and a commitment to excellence. AGNE is recognized in New Hampshire as the employer of choice. We attract great people, with great passion working for a great purpose. Employees who build a career at AGNE enjoy:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• 401K match
• Profit sharing program
• Flexible spending account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee purchase program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vacation time off
• Paid holidays/personal/sick days
• Computer purchase program
• Well-being program with incentives
• Committee Participation
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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