Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming Americas #1 one-stop destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program* Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary : Assist the Manager of Financial Reporting by ensuring the consolidated financial statements are compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Partner with external auditors to ensure schedules are accurate and delivered timely. Review significant contracts and accounting transactions for appropriate accounting treatment. Perform technical accounting research and draft Corporate Position Memos to document accounting positions. Document controls environment. Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and/or review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. Ensure each JE and Reconciliation is accurate and supportable utilizing independent verification. Must obtain and maintain proficient knowledge of the accounts/entries in question and will be the primary liaison between management on all related questions/issues. 2. Analyze balance sheet account fluctuations period over period and identify and support root cause of fluctuations. 3. Schedule and facilitate regular meetings with internal business owners that impact the responsible accounting areas, understanding any impending changes or potential issues. Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of these accounting areas and communicate this knowledge during meetings. 4. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the accounting systems required to complete the activities for this role. Be a subject matter expert on these systems and related processes including acting as the point person for system changes impacting accounting areas. 5. Assist with the preparation of financial statements, which includes related support, flux analyses, and summary schedules for leadership. 6. Prepare audit schedules and various analyses and review other similar data prepared by the finance team. 7. Research and document applicable accounting treatment for certain business transactions. 8. Perform various compliance-related projects such as census reports. 9. Review contracts, identify potential accounting implications, research accounting treatment if necessary, and communicate findings to necessary cross functional departments timely. 10. Assist with ad-hoc requests both internally and externally. 11. Prepare cash flow and compile related documentation. 12. Review support prepared by other departments for financial reporting pack and work cross functionally to ensure the schedules provided align with the consolidated parent company reporting. 13. Document existing controls environment and design/implement new controls where necessary. The above responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with documented company policies and procedures. All of the above will be accomplished collaboratively but will also provide opportunities for independent decision making. Working Relationships: This position will work closely with all Finance Teams and other key business segments/cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Fuel, IT and Store Operations, and will work with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate resolution of audit requests. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical. Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Accounting or MBA Minimum Experience: 2-3 years public accounting Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of public accounting experience at a Big Four firm with retail and/or real estate exposure and 1-2 years industry experience, preferably working in financial reporting Licenses/Certifications: CPA required. Candidates would be considered if currently in process to get certified. Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong Presentation Skills Ability to foster team work and build collaborative relationships Strong interpersonal skills Highly organized with an attention for detail Ability to work with little to no supervision on routine tasks Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment Ability to work within a team Technical accounting abilities Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel Experience with Oracle Fusion a plus Travel: No travel required. Hours & Conditions: Typically, MondayFriday, 8+ hour days in an office setting. Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs. At EG America, its important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Created: 2024-11-05