Staff Accountant - Sendik's Food Market

Sendik's Food Markets, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Workplace” since 2012, is a rapidly growing organization looking to hire people who thrive in a customer-oriented, fast-paced environment.  We are a family-owned business with a goal of offering our customers the best grocery shopping experience, period.  We do this by selling products of the highest quality for a great value, all while providing exceptional customer service.  We currently have 18 store locations – Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Greenfield, Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, Bayside, Hartland, Greendale, Brookfield – The Corners, Waukesha – Meadowbrook, Hales Corners, Marquette and Oconomowoc with a focus on continued growth.  At Sendik's Food Markets, we pride ourselves on not only our ultimate customer satisfaction and high-quality products, but the 2,000+ associates dedicated to building the Sendik’s Brand.

Role Title

Staff Accountant 

Manager

Controller

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik’s culture by supporting those who consistently provide “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Staff Accountant is to ensure accounting records are accurate, timely and create a positive impact on the company through the use of financial information. 

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say “yes” to our customers. It’s important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere “Thank you for your business!”

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik’s brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use “Red Truck Service” when additional assistance is needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Serve customers, associates, vendors and partners while modeling Sendik’s culture and providing “best in class” customer service 
• Execute the Month End Close Procedures, including, but not limited to, bank and general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries and reporting 
• Analyze fluctuations in financial activity 
• Analyze and post revenue transactions on a weekly basis 
• Assist with preparing store physical inventories, including documents, emails, reviewing inventory and store visits, as needed 
• Assist with annual audit procedures 
• Maintain financial records and reports  
• Update documentation on current processes, as needed 
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek ways to improve upon existing department procedures and processes 
• Assist with other projects, as assigned 
• Assist in the stores during peak holiday seasons, as needed 
• Assist customers with payment issues as they arise 

Qualifications:

• achelor’s Degree in Accounting 
• CPA or pursuing CPA designation, strongly preferred 
• Proficient in computer programs such as Word, Excel, Google Docs 
• Proficiency in accounting software desirable 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills 
• Strong sense of security and ability to handle sensitive information 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Strong sense of team – ability to anticipate the needs of the team 
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs