Financial Accountant

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.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.