Senior Staff Accountant

Responsible for preparing income, balance sheet, consolidated and various other accounting statements and reports. Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the Accounting of assets, liabilities, and expenditures. Prepares, reviews, and verifies accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records and account reconciliations. Determines and updates, as necessary, proper cost center requirements and rollup structures in order to assist financial responsibility and accountability. Assists in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report revenue in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting principles. Advises leadership in terms of financial reporting, tracking, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for more complex accounting activities, including:
  • Analyzing, creating, and posting journal entries and account reconciliations,
  • Ensuring general ledger accuracy,
  • Maintaining accounts according to recognized accounting standards,
  • Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital,
  • Assisting in the preparation of profit and loss, balance sheets, and other financial reports,
  • Assisting in preparation of budget guidance.

• Supports audits and suggests ways to strengthen internal controls and improve process efficiency.
• Acts as Accounting representative on task forces, as needed, and partners with various teams such as: Team Member Services, Payroll Operations, and Finance.
• Assists with development, documentation, and updating of company-wide accounting processes.
• Creates / updates policies and procedures, including interpretation of relevant guidance.
• Proactively seeks ways to support the Principal and Senior Team Leader to advance the goals of the department and team.

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices, including GAAP.
• Excellent understanding of income statements, balance sheets, general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Able to identify, understand, and interpret trends, patterns, and cause-effect relationships.
• Seeks out opportunities for continuous process and system improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Anticipates and accepts changing roles, directions, and work methodologies.
• Able to easily shift priorities.
• Demonstrates resilience and the ability to bounce back from confusing or difficult situations.
• Regularly interacts with colleagues or customers up to the senior leadership level.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
• Respects differences and values the diversity of those on the team.
• Acknowledges and appreciates success.

• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations.

• Presents problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner.
• Handles a diverse range of issues requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including business trends.
• Possesses clear understanding of WFM’s and supported stores / regions business models, objectives, competitive strengths, and opportunities.
• Understands customer, market, and industry trends and emerging challenges.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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