What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Dierbergs Markets, Inc.?
We’re seeking an experienced and driven Staff Accountant who is ready for diverse responsibilities and excited to embrace new challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment. We value flexibility and a proactive approach to learning new processes while applying your expertise.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Treasury Management
Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of all company bank accounts, including high volumes of POS cash and credit card transactions as well as deposits from third parties.
Ensure all outgoing cash and ACH payments are recorded accurately and timely.
Partner closely with Sales Audit and Accounts Payable to investigate discrepancies and resolve differences.
Tax Compliance
Compile data from multiple sources and prepare monthly sales and use tax returns.
Coordinate the payment of weekly sales tax deposits with state tax authorities.
Monitor sales tax rate and exemption changes and partner with IT to update POS systems.
Month-End Close
Prepare and post a variety of journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and recurring entries.
Record all bank and credit card processing fees and interest transactions.
Responsible for accounting of all third-party grocery delivery services including cash deposits, sales adjustments, and related accruals.
Reconcile key high-risk receivable and accrual accounts to ensure Balance Sheet accuracy and assist with variance analysis.
Review various Income Statement expense lines and provide variance explanations for financial summaries.
Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reports, including allocations, roll forwards, and tie-outs.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience; CPA or MBA a plus
Solid understanding and working knowledge of GAAP, including debit/credit accounting, complex reconciliations, and variance analysis
Experience with general ledger systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a sense of urgency
Self-starter who functions well with minimal supervision
Ability to independently identify opportunities to automate accounting tasks, improve existing processes, and enhance accuracy
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to confidently interact with various individuals throughout the department and company
Strict attention to detail, highly organized, and able to complete time-sensitive tasks effectively
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and function as a team player
Why Dierbergs is right for you
Health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, FSA, and life insurance
Weekly pay
Hybrid work schedule and flexibility
Paid time off provided, including sick days
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to assist in many of life’s challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance
Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes and more – being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards
Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities to keep you healthy, engaged and involved
Rewards, recognition and appreciation programs and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents
Opportunity to Grow Every Day by building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections – Let’s GROW!
This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.