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.

We are seeking an innovative accountant to help lead change in the general accounting realm, inclusive of work amongst the general accounting, finance, and fuel teams. Under the direction of the Accounting 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. Participates in challenging the status quo and driving home accounting process efficiency improvement.

Responsibilities

• Challenges the status quo and is able to recommend methods to become more accurate or efficient 
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments 
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information 
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts 
• Maintains and balances reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring justification of all balances 
• Prepares fuel tax payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts 
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data 
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Successful performance in these job functions should result in:

• Timely GL Account review & reconciliation

• Accurate journal entries & tax returns

• Accurate and timely report preparation and distribution

• Constant collaboration amongst team 

• Timely completion and delivery of special projects as needed

Qualifications

Education:

Four-year college degree in accounting is required

Technical skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Advanced skills in MS Excel. Experience with MS Access.
• Good understanding of internal controls
• SAP experience preferred

Previous experience:

One to two years of accounting experience preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Organized self-starter, able to work independently
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects and priorities
• Committed individual to take ownership and bring high personal standards to the workplace

Topco strives for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects our member shopper’s 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.

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.