Supervisor, Accounting

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

7610 Clyde Park Ave - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

 

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to supervise the day-to-day activities and staff in the assigned accounting area to include, but not limited to, accruals, journal entries and adjustments, general ledger coding maintenance and reconciliations; assists with monthly and quarterly close process. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Responsible to supervise the day-to-day activities and staff of the assigned area to include, but not limited to, review and/or post accruals, review journal entries and adjustments, and ensure proper general ledger coding maintenance and accurate and timely reconciliations.  

• Provide training and support to team to ensure quality performance in processing along with proper customer response and satisfaction.  

• Analyze accounting processes and issues; make recommendations for improvements in processes and transactional workflow as appropriate. Conduct final review of accounting transactions to ensure that all entries are in compliance with company established policies and procedures.  

• Act as a resource to staff in troubleshooting complex issues; notifies and/or escalates issue to management as appropriate.  

• Reconcile or review reconciliations of general ledger accounts. 

• Prepare reports and analysis on accounts for period close meetings and provide a summary of issues that may impact the close process.  

• Educate associates and management on company established policies and procedures and assist staff with answering and resolving accounting questions or problems for both internal and external customers.  

• Act as a liaison between the company and auditors to ensure that year-end and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) activities are completed and prepare audit schedules as needed.  

• Assist with ensuring internal controls exist and are adhered to in order to maintain financial security; evaluate processes to ensure such are efficient and compliant with SOX controls.  

• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best Accounting practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company compliance. 

• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals. 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or other related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.  

• Five years general accounting experience with prior experience in a supervisor or leadership role. 

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  

• Working knowledge in general ledger accounting (i.e., postings, accruals and reconciliations). Experien