What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID) position at Topco Associates?
Overview :
Topco Associates is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for the Accounting team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtual twice per week.
Under the direction of the Associate Manager, the Staff Accountant monitors and controls monthly close activities, ensuring the completion of tasks by required deadlines. Ensures accurate and complete accounting. Prepares and communicates performance and opportunity analyses to management.
Responsibilities :
- Partner with Sourcing / Program management for timely activation of rebate agreement accruals. Utilize control procedures for complete and accurate review of rebate documentation and calculation design.
- Prepare monthly rebate performance variance analysis to prior year and budget.
- Assist in the preparation quarterly rebate forecasts.
- Identify and communicate rebate gaps and opportunities to Sourcing / Program management.
- Work with Sourcing / Program management to ensure volume incentive agreements are documented and current and volume incentive amounts are collected on a timely basis.
- Perform various monthly rebate accounting close procedures, including accrual and reserve calculation, journal entry posting, select general ledger and A / R sub-ledger account reconciliation.
- Coordinate collection of past-due rebate balances with Sourcing / Program management, vendors, and A / P team.
- Prepare work papers for year-end audit and assist outside auditors with year-end audit.
- Partner with accounts payable auditors in their review of potential volume incentive claims.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
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Technical skills :
Previous experience :
One to two years of accounting or financial analysis experience preferred.
Other qualifications :
Topco strives for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects our member shoppers communities. If your experience similarly reflects what you see listed in the job description, please consider applying, as individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
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