Staff Accountant | GAAP Specialist & GL Reconciliation

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

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.