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Hy-Vee Food Stores Financial Accountant in West Des Moines, Iowa
Additional Considerations (if any):
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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Department: Accounting
FLSA: Exempt
General Function:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, calculating and balancing accruals, maintaining a detailed and accurate trial balance, financial statement preparation, and assisting in the month end close process. This position requires a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, attention to detail, and accuracy. A qualified candidate also has advanced Excel knowledge, the ability to work in a team or independently on projects, effective time management of multiple deadlines, strong multi-tasking skills, a strong work ethic, commitment to the company’s core fundamentals, and the ability to be flexible.
Core Competencies
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: Director, Financial Reporting
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes general ledger balancing and financial statement preparation including preparing and reconciling profit and loss and balance sheet reports.
Completes monthly accounting close, including preparation of journal entries, analytical reports, and account reconciliations.
Collects and analyzes data which is used for the preparation of accruals and creating reports for management.
Performs various project analysis and other ad-hoc research and analysis as assigned.
Responds to financial inquiries by gather, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
Assists in the annual year-end by supporting financial managers when and where needed.
Makes recommendations to improve accounting and control procedures.
Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and multi-task projects with competing priorities.
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Must maintain confidential information of the company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels and departments within the organization.
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
Possess strong competency with MS Office (specifically Excel).
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or related field.
Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP, and financial reporting tools is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting along with flexible work arrangements outside of the office.
Working attire on a normal day in the office is “dress for your day” with jeans being welcomed.
Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Calculator, telephone, copier, printer, and PC with Microsoft Office programs.
Contacts:
Has occasional contact with store personnel, supplies/vendors, customers, and various state agencies.
Confidentiality:
Has access to confidential information including financial and stockholder information.
What to expect as an employee-owner of Hy-Vee
A unique workplace culture centered around employee-ownership.
Opportunity to be invested in and benefit from the long-term success of the company you work for.
Opportunities to work alongside senior leadership on key projects.
Competitive pay, quarterly bonus structure, 401k company match, paid time off, and an onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Opportunity for partial remote work, combining the benefits of working from home with in-office collaboration.
Casual “dress for your day” attire when working in the office.
Discounts at Hy-Vee exclusive to employees.
Access to an exclusive high yield savings plan.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.