Responsibilities:
Job Summary: Assists in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting, forecasting and analysis. Reviews, prepares, and reconciles financial statements and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. Analyzes financial and accounting data and processes to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement. As part of the Accounting & Finance department, performs various tasks, such as month-end closing, audit preparation and financial planning. Assists with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed. Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
• Accounting:
Develop / modify segments of an accounting system, including associated accounts, records, reports, and controls
Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, deferrals and reclassifications
Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
Prepare documentation and provide support during internal and external audits
Build quality relationships by providing reports, graphs, and charts to illustrate and communicate key business results
Establish / maintain accurate detailed financial records
Document and communicate changes to assigned accounting processes
Develop process / system expertise
May provide guidance for lower-level Partners
• Analytics:
Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, and cost structures to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
Apply experiential knowledge of business area to provide credible, action-oriented insights and recommendations to management and stakeholders to support decision making
Learn more complex processes and systems with coaching, including identifying potential errors and resolutions
Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and proposes improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Support ad hoc projects that assist in decision-making
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
2+ years Experience in H-E-B accounting roles - Required
4+ years Broad-based accounting functions - Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient knowledge of GAAP and regulatory accounting practices - Required
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Required
Strong analytical skills - Required
Strong problem-solving skills; attention to detail - Required
Strong organization skills - Required
Intermediate PC skills (MS Office, software and database skills) - Required
Ability to effectively communicate with team and management - Required
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little supervision - Required
Self-directed, motivated, and able to independently accomplish results with little supervision - Required
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or additional role-relevant experience - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours; sit for extended periods.
Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.