Job Summary:
Title: Associate Accountant
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports To: Accounting Operations Manager
Under the direction of the Accounting Operations Manager, the Associate Accountant will provide accurate, timely, and accessible financial information that will help our teams make data-driven financial decisions.
This position will own key accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and quarterly close processes.
The Associate Accountant role is an ideal position for an insightful, organized, self-starter who has strong attention to detail and a passion for enhancing processes.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Deposit checks, post payments to accounts receivable (AR) and prepare cash journal entries
Prepare AR invoices, monitor AR balances and prepare customer statements
Work with cross-functional team to collect outstanding AR balances
Process accounts payable (AP) invoices ensuring transactions are processed timely and accurately
Reconcile vendor statements against AP records in financial system
Initiate payments via check, virtual card, or ACH
Maintain accurate vendor records including adding/changing/purging vendors
Respond timely to inquiries from vendors, customers, or co-workers and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies
Reconcile subledger accounts to general ledger in accordance with quarter close deadlines
Assist in quarter-end close activities as assigned
Assist with preparation and distribution of 1099s and filings with IRS
Develop in depth knowledge of accounting software platforms; assist with system conversions and implementation
Build and maintain positive working relationships
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in accounting or finance or 2+ years of experience in accounting-related roles
Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships across the organization and our customer and vendor community
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Organizing and prioritizing skills
A continuous improvement mindset
Ability to learn new software applications
Reliable and deadline-driven
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Knowledge of acceptable business and office etiquette
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
is required
Professional presence and proper phone etiquette are required
Occasional travel may be required
WORK SCHEDULE
The Associate Accountant position is a full-time, hourly position.
Company Overview: Founded in 1946 as Skogen's IGA, Festival Foods is a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and to providing guests with exceptional service and value.
The company, which began operating as Festival Foods in 1990, employs more than 8,000 full- and part-time associates and operates +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents.
Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
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