Supervisor, Accounting

SpartanNash • Clyde Park, MT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 7610 Clyde Park Ave - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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).
• Proficient 10-key and typing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 both internal and external 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager