The Role
The Director of Accounting oversees ledger accuracy, reconciliations, financial reporting, and manages a team to achieve company goals.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Accounting reports directly to the Controller and will be responsible for the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts. Additionally, the individual will review account reconciliations to the general ledger. The Director of Accounting will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded, reviewed, and reconciled; analyze revenue, expense, financial commitments, and obligations to report financial results. Prepare and review complex account analyses and other financial reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
At Heritage Grocers Group LLC, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Accounting reports directly to the Controller and will be responsible for the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts. Additionally, the individual will review account reconciliations to the general ledger. The Director of Accounting will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded, reviewed, and reconciled; analyze revenue, expense, financial commitments, and obligations to report financial results. Prepare and review complex account analyses and other financial reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage, develop, and administer team members' performance against company goals.
- Participate in month-end, quarter-end, year-end close.
- Accountable for accurate & timely posting of journal entries and the research/resolution of Balance Sheet and P&L issues.
- Partner cross functionally with the merchandising department on rebate programs.
- Manage various accounting and financial reporting tasks including, Inventory reporting.
- Oversee the complete and accurate reconciliation of accounts.
- Analyze financial results versus budget.
- Ensure the audit and verification of supporting documents.
- Collaborate and communicate with various departments on transaction clarification, problem solving and other ad hoc analyses.
- Contribute to the fixed assets and WIP reporting.
- Administer external audits and related schedules.
- Participate in educational opportunities, via continued education or participating in professional organizations, etc.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field is required; CPA a plus.
- 5+ years' experience in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and current developments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics D365, Advanced Excel and Word.
- Exceptional standard of quality involving accuracy, attention to detail, organization and self-review skills, thoughtful analysis and problem-solving, effective collaborating skills and accountability for excellent results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strict attention to detail, accurate, highly organized, and efficient.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to work as contributing Team member and adaptability to change.
- A good attendance record is mandatory.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is that typical of an office.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Disclaimer:
Pay Scale $140k to $160k
The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Pay Scale $140k to $160k
The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Top Skills
Advanced Excel
Microsoft Dynamics D365
Word
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The Company
What We Do
Heritage Grocers Group is a specialty, ethnic food retailer that offers an extensive assortment of both traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves. Heritage Grocers Group is headquartered in Ontario, California, and currently operates in 6 states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, and Texas with a total of 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner, 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner, 7 stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner, and 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner.
