Accounting Analyst I Jobs

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 420+ stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $34 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 145,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.
Responsibilities
The Finance & Accounting Team has fiduciary responsibility for financial aspects of our end-to-end business, including all accounting and regulatory facets of Product, from 'Farm to Fork' ... Facilities, from 'Greenfield to Sunset' ... and Partners, from 'Recruit to Retire.' The team also oversees our Mexico Division's accounting, tax, and finance operations.
As an Accounting Analyst I, you'll support a targeted business area related to specific functions (e.g., freight, imports, coupons, etc.). You'll perform research and problem-solving tasks in your assigned areas.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to communicate your work processes?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... knowledge to provide action-oriented analysis?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to master H-E-B systems / processes?
We are looking for:

• A related bachelor's degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What is the work?
Analytics:

• Participates in reviews of financial data
• May report on weekly actuals and forecasts profitability that involve trend analysis, economic research, and comparative analysis
• Performs moderate to complex tasks in a targeted business area, providing general or specialized analyses in such areas as accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
• Applies experiential knowledge to provide credible, action-oriented analysis and recommendations to management
• Supports ad hoc projects that assist in decision-making
• Performs research and problem-solving tasks in assigned areas
• Performs root cause analyses
• Learns to resolve more complex processes / systems with coaching

Accounting:

• Develops / modifies major segments of an accounting system, including associated accounts, records, reports, and controls
• Establishes / maintains accurate detailed financial records
• Documents / communicates changes to assigned accounting processes
• Compiles / prepares reports, graphs, and charts
• Gains process / system expertise
• May provide guidance for lower-level Partners

What is your background?

• 2+ years of experience in H-E-B accounting roles, or
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related field
• 4+ years of broad-based accounting functions

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Accounting Analyst I?

• Knowledge of GAAP and regulatory accounting practices
• Ability to communicate / show your work on assigned accounting processes / tasks
• Strong research skills
• Advanced PC, MS Office, and software skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
• Strong verbal / written communication skills
• Strong time-management skills

Can you...

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours
• Sit for extended periods
• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment

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