Grocery Outlet

Sr. Accountant II

Grocery Outlet$95K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 3 years of experience in private industry and/or public accounting
  • Strong background in general ledger functions and month-end close processes
  • Proficiency in financial software like SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting regulations, especially payroll and insurance concepts

Responsibilities

  • Prepare month-end journal entries for accrued expenses and prepaids.
  • Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll GL accounts.
  • Maintain accounting for corporate insurance programs and reconcile related accounts.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and protect financial data integrity using tools like FloQast.
  • Ensure accounting tasks comply with US GAAP and regulatory standards.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements by preparing documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll and insurance accounting.

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description


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:

The Senior Accountant II will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end General Ledger closing and financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid finance/accounting background, in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills, and ideally a good understanding of retail business. Exceptional organizational skills are a must to meet tight deadlines of this role. This role reports to the Sr. Manager-Corporate Accounting.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Journal Entries & Close: Prepare month-end journal entries for accrued expenses, prepaids, and related areas.
  • Payroll Accounting: Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries, including wage accruals, bonus and incentive accruals, payroll tax liabilities, and benefits-related entries. Reconcile payroll GL accounts to payroll system reports, research and resolve discrepancies, and partner with HR/Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of payroll costs each period.
  • Corporate Insurance Accounting: Maintain accounting for corporate insurance programs, including recording premium expense amortization, self-insurance reserves, and claims-related accruals. Reconcile insurance-related balance sheet accounts and partner with Risk Management/Legal to ensure coverage changes, renewals, and claims activity are properly reflected in the financials.
  • Reconciliations: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts using tools like FloQast to protect financial data integrity and support a clean, well-documented close.
  • Compliance: Ensure all accounting tasks follow US GAAP and applicable regulatory standards, including payroll, liquor license, and insurance-related reporting requirements.
  • Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audit requirements, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation for payroll and insurance-related accounts.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in payroll and insurance accounting processes, including reconciliation templates and close procedures.

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.
  • 3 years of experience, preference to combination of both private industry and public accounting.
  • Strong background in general ledger functions and month-end close processes, with prior exposure to payroll accounting and/or corporate insurance accounting preferred.
  • Proficiency in financial software like SAP, advanced Microsoft Excel, FloQast; experience with UKG a plus.
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting regulations, including familiarity with payroll requirements and insurance accounting concepts (premium amortization, self-insurance reserves, claims accruals).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Audit, FP&A, and Risk Management teams.

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About Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a supermarket company that offers discount, overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers. The company was founded in 1946 in San Francisco, California and has since expanded to over 350 locations in the United States. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. went public in 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GO. The company's mission is to provide customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
Learn more about Grocery Outlet
Size
803 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$92.2 million
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ

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