Staff Accountant

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

1000 S. 2nd Street

Job Description:

This position is based on-site at our Store Support Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and role requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP, account reconciliation preparation and analysis, analytical reporting, documenting and evaluating current procedures and ensuring sound internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Responsible for preparing journal entries and reconciliations for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare internal and/or external reporting to support business owners to ensure appropriate financial statement disclosure.
• Assist Management with system implementations and testing.
• Prepare analysis for Management and external auditors for quarterly and Annual analytical reviews. 
• Keep position procedure documentation up to date.
• Communicate with vendors and internal associates to answer questions and resolve issues, including reconciliation and auditing of company records.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies and recommend issue resolution. Escalates as needed.
• Prepare and run various daily, weekly and monthly reports; sort and distribute for use as necessary.
• Assist with Company projects as assigned. Expected to cross-train in multiple department positions.
• Develop reporting for internal or external use as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

4 Year Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, preferred, other business degrees considered.
 0-5 Years of experience, internship preferred if 0 years of experience.

Senior Staff Accountant Criteria

• 3+ years of experience in a field of accounting
• Previous experience as a staff accountant preferred.
• Ability to identify financial issues and propose resolution to management.
• Display the skills to operate and lead the department in manager absence.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to staff accountants and clerical staff.
• Advanced spreadsheet/database/computer knowledge.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.