Staff Accountant Jobs

Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a privately owned premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we place an emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for executing established accounting processes efficiently and effectively. They will assist in a wide range of accounting functions which supports issuance of the company’s financial statements, supporting schedules and analysis of data that feeds into the General Ledger accounts. We would also look to this position to make recommendations on how to make our processes to compile data more efficient.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in accounting software updates and enhancements by preparing test schedules and completing testing for required transitions.
• Reconciles various Income Statements and Balance Sheet Accounts, including Bank Reconciliations.
• Coordinates set-up of newly acquired Assets in the Company’s Fixed Asset Sub Ledger.
• Resolves Credit Card disputes.
• Assists in completing the monthly close processes. (Every 4 weeks).
• Supports other members of the Finance department as needed on special projects.
• Coordinates Sales Use and other Local Tax filings.
• Census Reporting.
• Collects data and issues various reports, Facilities, weekly sales, etc.
• Utilizes financial software to create, maintain and update reporting templates and data inquiries.
• Provides sales reporting to Landlords.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of previous accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Excel (VBA competency desired) - including demonstrated formula usage, Word, Power Point, and Teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field. CPA is not required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Able to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Able to build working relationships and work in a collaborative manner across all levels of the company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can be used across all levels of the organization.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.