Financial Analyst

Summary

The General Accounting Analyst will play an important role within the Corporate Financial Reporting team following accounting rules, principles and guidance for monthly responsibilities. The role provides support and collaborates with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Indirect procurement, FP&A, Tax, AP, Member services and Subsidiary teams. Areas of responsibility include reporting and account maintenance for the general ledger, accounting for ASC 842, monitoring Prolease database for integrity and consistency, and completion of certain period end and quarter end financial schedules.

As a member of the Corporate Financial Reporting team, the General Accounting Analyst may also assist with quarterly consolidation of financials, financial reporting, management reporting, non-routine accounting, related tax compliance and coordination of the annual audit process with external auditors and across departments.

Essential Functions

The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Support Quarterly and Annual Consolidation and Financial Reporting process.
• Prepare journal entries and schedules to support monthly / quarterly / year-end audit processes.
• Assist with preparation of capitalization schedules for all new leases.
• Assist with the coordination and completion of the fiscal month end close process with finance reporting teams.
• Prepare recurring journal entries, financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly Prolease to Oracle reconciliations by entity, including investigation of any variances.
• Collaboration with lease negotiation team and other applicable operational personnel to maintain the Prolease database [New leases, changes to renewal terms / obligations of existing portfolio, embedded leases, etc.] as needed.
• Assist in research and addressing technical lease accounting and operation matters in accordance with ASC842.
• Prepare annual budgets for ASC842 related expenses.
• Collaboration with all subsidiaries for preparation of consolidated financials.
• Support coordination of interim and year-end audit process with external auditors.
• Assists with any other projects related to the department.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.
• Develop process workflows and prepare recommendations for process improvements where necessary.
• Meet strict deadlines required for financial reporting and year-end.

Qualifications

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Core Competencies

Company Perks

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.