Job Details

About Grocery Outlet:

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
• Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team:

Our Finance team's mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager of Corporate Accounting will be an individual contributor supporting the entire department on special projects, monthly close initiatives, and ad hoc requests that support teamwide and departmental initiatives that support Finance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Own and execute the monthly AR reconciliation and reporting process in SAP, ensuring all balances are accurate, timely, and fully supported by documentation.
• Prepare monthly journal entries including AR reserves, billing accruals, and reclasses in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze and maintain the AR aging report, flagging overdue balances, identifying trends, and escalating risks to management.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve complex invoicing and collections issues.
• Perform SOX controls and support internal/external audit requests including schedules, documentation, and walk-throughs.
• Maintain and update AR-related SOPs and desktop procedures to ensure accurate training and cross-functional coverage.
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of automation tools related to billing uploads, payment application, and data reporting.
• Lead the preparation of AR reserve and bad debt memos for quarter-end and year-end close cycles.
• Serve as subject matter expert for AR reconciliations, SAP AR modules, and support special projects and team initiatives as needed.

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Equity.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience, preferably a combination of both private industry and public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and AR accounting best practices.
• Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot on topics and projects quickly and effectively.
• Strong understanding of AR accounting principles and aging analysis.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within a company.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and operate with a sense of urgency.
• Fast learner who is willing to learn and can quickly understand new concepts.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation.
• Familiarity with SOX controls related to Accounts Receivable is a plus.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is strongly preferred.

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