Financial Reporting Accountant

About Us

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview

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Performs various accounting and analytical duties related to general ledger, financial close process, internal financial reporting, operational and distribution center accounting, and special projects.  Provides accounting support and research for various internal departments. Assists in guiding and streamlining accounting processes and improve efficiencies and business practices. Perform other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger, including account changes, unit number changes, cost allocations, and legacy system mappings to the ledger.
• Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary accounting systems.
• Coordinate and lead the fiscal period close with all accounting departments. Assist in the proper recording, accounting, and review of various transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret supporting financial and operational schedules for use by management in the decision-making process.
• Design, update, and maintain internal financial reports generated from the general ledger and coordinate updates to reports generated from business intelligence reporting systems.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts and prepare related journal entries.
• Work with internal and external departments to collaborate, innovate, and execute ideas for simplification and improvement of core processes.
• Partner with key accounting, finance, and operations contacts to ensure they have the information they need to make sound business decisions.
• Ensure that all work-related activities and functions are performed in a professional and ethical manner in compliance with the operating principles established for the accounting department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a corporate or public accounting environment or in a position with primary responsibility of interpreting and analyzing statistical and financial information, applying strong analytical and critical thinking skills with close attention to detail and making recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite projects, particularly advance Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking) in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative, dependability, and self-direction to complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
• Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills and ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, store personnel and vendors.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Internal financial reporting and general ledger accounting experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. 

EEO/Inclusivity

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.