Staff Accountant

Weis Markets; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA, is seeking an on-site Accountant to support GAAP-compliant journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting. You will collaborate with management, assist with system implementations, and prepare analyses for auditors and internal teams.

The role offers cross-training across departments and opportunities to contribute to process improvements. Applicants should have a 4-year degree in Accounting and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and journal entries
• Account reconciliation
• Analytical reporting and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for approval by the Accounting Manager
• Prepare internal and external reporting to support business owners
• Assist with system implementations and testing
• Prepare analyses for Management and external auditors
• Communicate with vendors and internal associates to resolve issues
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend resolutions
• Prepare and run daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Cross-train in multiple department positions
• Develop internal/external reporting as needed

Education

4 Year Degree in Accounting

Job description

***This is an onsite role in Sunbury PA***

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP, account reconciliation preparation and analysis, analytical reporting, documenting and evaluating current procedures and ensuring sound internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for preparing journal entries and reconciliations for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare internal and/or external reporting to support business owners to ensure appropriate financial statement disclosure.
• Assist Management with system implementations and testing.
• Prepare analysis for Management and external auditors for quarterly and Annual analytical reviews.
• Communicate with vendors and internal associates to answer questions and resolve issues, including reconciliation and auditing of company records.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies and recommend issue resolution. Escalates as needed.
• Prepare and run various daily, weekly and monthly reports; sort and distribute for use as necessary.
• Assist with Company projects as assigned. Expected to cross-train in multiple department positions.
• Develop reporting for internal or external use as needed.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• 4 Year Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, preferred, other business degrees considered.