What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Accounting Manager position at Yesway Logo?
Who we Are:
Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 449 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversee general ledger accounts and activities with direct supervision of various functional groups in store reporting and processing, banking, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities.
- Review and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and perform monthly gross margin and income statement flux analysis as it relates to the retail operations.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual agreements.
- Assist Retail Controller with processing general ledger journal entries (i.e., accruals and prepaids).
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year end financial statement and KPI reporting for division level and store level.
- Assist with the development of key financial and operational reporting tools.
- Support budget and forecasting activities.
- Mentor and coach direct reports to ensure staff are adequately trained and developed.
- Work with Retail Controller to ensure accurate and timely year-end audit.
- Assist in the documentation of internal controls relating to our accounting operations.
- Perform ad-hoc projects as required.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years accounting experience, preferably in a retail environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
- CPA or public accounting experience is strongly desired.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Strong knowledge of application and accounting principles.
- Excellent organizational, written, and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills, most importantly with MS Excel.
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
- Team player and ability to work in fast-paced changing environment.
- Previous experience using PDI software, a plus, but not required.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Experience in consumer retail industry strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Deadline oriented with attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
- Team player but willing to work well independently.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Account
- Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Supplemental
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Coverage
- Pet Care Plan
- Legal Insurance
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM2 #LI-ONSITE