Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a privately owned premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we place an emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing established accounting processes efficiently and effectively. They will take a leadership role in a wide range of accounting functions which supports issuance of the company’s financial statements, supporting schedules and analysis of data that feeds into the General Ledger accounts. We would also look to this position to make recommendations on how to make our processes to compile data more efficient.

Responsibilities:

• Reconciles various Income Statements and Balance Sheet Accounts, including Bank Reconciliations.
• Assists in completing the monthly close processes. (Every 4 weeks).
• Coordinates store physical inventories and the reconciliation of each.
• Responsible for margin reporting and working with business to understand movements and drivers.
• Collects data and issues various reports, Facilities, weekly sales, etc.
• Support in Resolution of Credit Card disputes.
• Provides inventory reporting at different levels (department, store, company) for period close and ad hoc.
• Prepares the LIFO inventory reserve adjustment on an annual basis with support from Controller.
• Supports Census Reporting.
• Provides closing and reporting support for all areas related to inventory.
• Utilizes financial software to create, maintain and update reporting templates and data inquiries.
• Participates in accounting software updates and enhancements by preparing test schedules and completing testing for required transitions.
• Supports other members of the Finance department as needed on special projects.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field. CPA certification a plus.
• 5 years of previous accounting experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of retail and general accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Excel (VBA competency desired) - including demonstrated formula usage, Word, Power Point, and Teams.
• Able to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can be used across all levels of the organization.
• Able to build working relationships and work in a collaborative manner across all levels of the company.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.