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Form of workJob Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance/Accounting
Job Region: Store Support -Portland
Reports-To: Assistant Controller
Exemption Status (typically): Exempt
Requirements: As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year and as such work in support of our stores may include evening and weekend hours per the needs of the business.
About us: New Seasons Market began in 2000 when three families got together to open a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region's farmers, ranchers, growers and makers-helping them prosper for generations to come. Over the years, our community has grown, but our goal is still the same: to build community through good food.
About the role: Responsible for maintaining the general ledger through preparation of journal entries, financial statement review and analysis, and account reconciliation. Provides leadership in line with company values and promotes a positive and progressive work environment.
General Requirements:
• Understands and models our company culture. Acts as a steward of company resources, mission, vision and values. Promotes sustainable business practices.
• Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
• Builds community within and outside of New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets. Works in stores and other offsite events and locations as needed to support our core business and community.
• Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department. Creative with problem-solving and is solutions-oriented.
• Utilizes strategic thinking, data and industry knowledge, and calculated risk-taking to create competitive advantage.
• Understands group dynamics in order to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Develops strong and engaged teams and internal partnerships.
• Communication style is confident, informative, adaptive to different styles and effective.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercise good judgment around sensitive information.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store and office cleanliness, maintains equipment.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
• Prepare journal entries and accruals for period-end closing.
• Reconcile, adjust and maintain various balance sheet accounts including, but not limited to, accrued payroll, accrued e-commerce fees, accrued other liabilities, and accrued taxes. Research and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare presentations of financial results and analysis for senior management.
• Review bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Oversight and management of company's cash, borrowing position, and bank debt administration.
• Assist with external audit by preparing and reviewing audit schedules.
• Manage various projects and systems implementations within Accounting Department.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the control environment.
• Research and document relevant accounting issues and present conclusions.
• Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive):This position works with standard office equipment. May be required to use the following tools and equipment when working in stores or offsite; baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.) and basic housekeeping / janitorial items.
• This position works consistently at a light work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach and grasp. Occasionally required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and /or ladders.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Seasons Market / New Leaf Community Markers reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.
What you Bring as a Candidate:
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience including financial statement preparation and analysis required. Public accounting experience a plus.
• Previous retail or food / beverage industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related fields or equivalent experience required. CPA a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (data manipulation, advanced formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macros, etc.) and PowerPoint, with skills to learn new computer programs and systems. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred. Skills to learn new computer programs and systems.
• High-level working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research and resolve accounting application.
• High-level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Strong technical skills and ability to handle data manipulation, importing, exporting, and validation tasks.
• Collaborative, strategic thinker and problem solver, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with ability to respond to urgent job responsibilities as they arise and flexible when priorities redirect.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional partners at all levels in the company.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with problem-solving, project management and execution of initiatives across multiple locations and regions.
Physical and Environmental Work Space: Work occurs in office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Department: Finance/Accounting
Job Region: Store Support -Portland
Reports-To: Assistant Controller
Exemption Status (typically): Exempt
Requirements: As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year and as such work in support of our stores may include evening and weekend hours per the needs of the business.
About us: New Seasons Market began in 2000 when three families got together to open a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region's farmers, ranchers, growers and makers-helping them prosper for generations to come. Over the years, our community has grown, but our goal is still the same: to build community through good food.
About the role: Responsible for maintaining the general ledger through preparation of journal entries, financial statement review and analysis, and account reconciliation. Provides leadership in line with company values and promotes a positive and progressive work environment.
General Requirements:
• Understands and models our company culture. Acts as a steward of company resources, mission, vision and values. Promotes sustainable business practices.
• Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
• Builds community within and outside of New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets. Works in stores and other offsite events and locations as needed to support our core business and community.
• Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department. Creative with problem-solving and is solutions-oriented.
• Utilizes strategic thinking, data and industry knowledge, and calculated risk-taking to create competitive advantage.
• Understands group dynamics in order to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Develops strong and engaged teams and internal partnerships.
• Communication style is confident, informative, adaptive to different styles and effective.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercise good judgment around sensitive information.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store and office cleanliness, maintains equipment.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
• Prepare journal entries and accruals for period-end closing.
• Reconcile, adjust and maintain various balance sheet accounts including, but not limited to, accrued payroll, accrued e-commerce fees, accrued other liabilities, and accrued taxes. Research and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare presentations of financial results and analysis for senior management.
• Review bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Oversight and management of company's cash, borrowing position, and bank debt administration.
• Assist with external audit by preparing and reviewing audit schedules.
• Manage various projects and systems implementations within Accounting Department.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the control environment.
• Research and document relevant accounting issues and present conclusions.
• Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive):This position works with standard office equipment. May be required to use the following tools and equipment when working in stores or offsite; baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.) and basic housekeeping / janitorial items.
• This position works consistently at a light work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach and grasp. Occasionally required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and /or ladders.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Seasons Market / New Leaf Community Markers reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.
What you Bring as a Candidate:
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience including financial statement preparation and analysis required. Public accounting experience a plus.
• Previous retail or food / beverage industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related fields or equivalent experience required. CPA a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (data manipulation, advanced formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macros, etc.) and PowerPoint, with skills to learn new computer programs and systems. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred. Skills to learn new computer programs and systems.
• High-level working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research and resolve accounting application.
• High-level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Strong technical skills and ability to handle data manipulation, importing, exporting, and validation tasks.
• Collaborative, strategic thinker and problem solver, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with ability to respond to urgent job responsibilities as they arise and flexible when priorities redirect.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional partners at all levels in the company.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with problem-solving, project management and execution of initiatives across multiple locations and regions.
Physical and Environmental Work Space: Work occurs in office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
