Supply Chain Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant Supply Chain

Location: Corporate

Department: Finance

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant Supply Chain is responsible for assisting the Senior Warehouse Accountant with all NJDC accounting responsibilities for Mid-Atlantic.  Ensures Wawa’s assets are properly safeguarded. 

Principal Duties:

• Download and populate McLane reports with the necessary fields, from outside sources, and tie these reports to the General Ledger.
• Prepare daily inventory balance roll-forward analysis to ensure inventory balances are properly stated.  Audit weekly accounts payable activity between McLane and SAP to ensure accuracy and verify transactions are posted correctly.  
• Prepare, analyze and report on Inventory Losses to McLane, Planning and Analysis and Supply Chain on a weekly basis.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data relating to inventory and assign specific warehouse expenses for the NJDC. 
• Assist in period-end accounting close process. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries and close process.  Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations (NJDC accounts) and analysis of inventory reports of financial results.
• Responsible for various account analyses including NJDC Accruals, Price Gains/Losses, Rounding, Suspense, Free Goods, Vendor Bill-back, Unvouchered/Unmatched Receivers; and balance sheet analysis for the above, and for NJDC Inventory payables.
• Maintain, monitor, and audit NJDC transfer price invoicing and accuracy.  Work cross-functionally on transfer-pricing adjustment resolutions with strategic partners; and create any necessary journal entries to correct stores and intercompany account.
• Prepare all inventory related debit memos for NJDC and coordinate documentation/collection with  all Strategic Partners.  Create efficiencies in the debit memo process. 
• Work with the Senior Accountant regarding appropriate G/L coding for invoices and/or cash payments received.
• Resolve daily A/P MFI interface issues.  As needed, work with McLane and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and repayment of unearned discounts.
• Perform other functions/special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Ability to travel to NJDC as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word and Access
• Experience with Financial Accounting Systems (SAP and/or SAP BW Preferred)

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at [email protected].

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.