Corporate Accounting Supervisor
SpartanNash
Accounting & Finance, People & HR, Operations
Byron Center, MI, USA
Posted on Sep 4, 2024
At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315Job Description:
Position Summary:
This role is responsible to supervise the day-to-day activities and staff in the assigned accounting area to include, but not limited to, accruals, journal entries and adjustments, general ledger coding maintenance and reconciliations; assists with monthly and quarterly close process.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Responsible to supervise the day-to-day activities and staff of the assigned area to include, but not limited to, review and/or post accruals, review journal entries and adjustments, and ensure proper general ledger coding maintenance and accurate and timely reconciliations.
Provide training and support to team to ensure quality performance in processing along with proper internal customer response and satisfaction.
Analyze accounting processes and issues; make recommendations for improvements in processes and transactional workflow as appropriate. Conduct final review of accounting transactions to ensure that all entries are in compliance with company established policies and procedures.
Act as a resource to staff in troubleshooting complex issues; notifies and/or escalates issue to management as appropriate.
Reconcile or review reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Prepare reports and analysis on accounts for period close meetings and provide a summary of issues that may impact the close process.
Educate associates and management on company established policies and procedures and assist staff with answering and resolving accounting questions or problems for internal customers.
Act as a liaison between the company and auditors to ensure that year-end and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) activities are completed and prepare audit schedules as needed.
Assist with ensuring internal controls exist and are adhered to in order to maintain financial security; evaluate processes to ensure such are efficient and compliant with SOX controls.
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best Accounting practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company compliance.
Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or other related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Five years general accounting experience with prior experience in a supervisor or leadership role.
Strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Working knowledge in general ledger accounting (i.e., postings, accruals and reconciliations). Experience with PeopleSoft and / or Oracle Cloud Fusion accounting software preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to provide work direction and training to direct reports.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel).
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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