We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in supermarket or grocery retail accounting to join our Finance team. This is a senior, hands‑on role responsible for owning all accounting operations — from general ledger management and reconciliations to financial reporting and cash management — across our 6 Greater Boston locations and central warehouse.The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with the financial rhythms of supermarket operations: weekly P&L cycles, shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, and multi‑location reporting. A key long‑term objective of this role is to absorb and internalize the full‑cycle accounting and reporting work currently handled by our third‑party accounting provider. Candidates with hands‑on experience at a supermarket company or a grocery‑focused accounting firm are strongly preferred.What Makes This Role UniqueThis is not a standard corporate accounting seat. You will need to understand the business from the inside out:Supermarket P&L dynamics — gross margin by department, markdowns, shrink, seasonal fluctuationsMulti‑location reporting across 6 stores with store‑level accountabilityVendor and trade reconciliations specific to grocery retailHigh‑volume, fast‑cycle weekly reporting tied to store operationsA mission‑driven, community‑rooted culture where the work has real meaningKey ResponsibilitiesMaintain and manage the general ledger across all store and warehouse entitiesPrepare and post journal entries including AR, retail adjustments, and accrualsPerform monthly bank and credit card reconciliationsEnsure accuracy and integrity of all accounting recordsPrepare weekly and monthly financial reports including P&L and balance sheets for all locationsAnalyze sales, payroll, markdowns, shrink, and gross margin (GM%) to identify discrepancies and opportunitiesProvide actionable insights to improve profitability by vendor and departmentDeliver timely, accurate reporting to ownership and managementCash Flow & Treasury ManagementOversee weekly cash flow planning and reportingManage wire transfers, ACH, and portal paymentsAdminister Positive Pay for fraud preventionCoordinate weekly check runs in line with budgetEnsure proper handling and deposit of incoming checksPayroll & Labor OversightReview and submit weekly payrollRun post‑payroll reports and distribute to relevant stakeholdersMonitor payroll expenses and ensure alignment with store‑level budgetsAccounts Payable & Fixed ExpensesManage recurring payments including rent, utilities, and vendor obligationsEnsure timely and accurate processing of all AP transactionsBudgeting & ForecastingDevelop and update monthly and quarterly budgetsTrack actual performance against budget and explain variancesSupport ownership in financial planning and strategic decision‑makingStore & Operational PartnershipConduct financial reviews and regular meetings with each store locationPartner with store managers to identify and address financial performance issuesMonitor KPIs across all locations and elevate concerns proactivelyCompliance & Internal ControlsMaintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policiesSupport audits and documentation requestsEnsure compliance with applicable financial regulationsQualificationsRequiredSupermarket experience: 3+ years of accounting experience in a supermarket, grocery chain, or grocery retail environmentFull‑cycle accounting: Hands‑on experience performing full‑cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations — not purely supervisoryIndustry fluency: Strong working knowledge of grocery retail financials: shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, weekly P&LExcel: Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)Strongly PreferredExperience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systemPrior experience working with or at a supermarket‑specialized accounting firmFamiliarity with multi‑location retail operationsExperience with Positive Pay and bank portal systemsNice to HaveCPA or CPA candidateExperience migrating accounting functions from outsourced to in‑houseOwnership mindset — you treat the books as your own responsibilityDetail‑oriented with high accuracy standardsStrong communicator able to present financial data to non‑finance stakeholdersComfortable working in a fast‑paced, operationally driven environmentProactive problem‑solver who flags issues early and comes with solutionsA Note on Systems & GrowthWe currently use an external accounting provider with deep supermarket expertise for reconciliation and reporting. A primary long‑term goal of this role is to bring those functions fully in‑house under your management. This is a real opportunity to build something — to take ownership of the financial infrastructure of a growing, community‑driven brand and make it yours.Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required. What matters most is your knowledge of supermarket accounting and your ability to own the numbers end‑to‑end. System training will be provided.#J-18808-Ljbffr