What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Accountant position at Associated Wholesale Grocers?
Regional Accountant
The Regional Accountant II is responsible for assisting with the division support center accounting activities for the North/West Region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely preparation, analysis, and review of weekly financials.
- Assist division support center staff with the review of period end financial results and financial variance analysis.
- Accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations in compliance with company policy.
- Knowledge of various systems and software to translate financial impact.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving accounting guidance, collaborating across the organization to ensure consistencies and synergies in processes and controls.
- Assist with the financial aspects of projects and/or initiatives including budgeting, cost tracking, and variances analysis. Involves working closely with other project team members and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
- Partnering and collaborating with various business areas to identify opportunities for improvements and company efficiencies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of SCM, PeopleSoft and Monarch preferred.
- Work effectively in developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to relocate may be necessary for future advancement opportunities at our corporate or division offices.
About Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
AWG is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2023 were $12.4 billion. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time.
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Wellness Program.
- Yearly Holiday Bonus.
Job Details:
Job Category: Non Union
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 6401 8th Avenue, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, US
