Staff Accountant - Heinen’s

Staff Accountant – Heinen's

Staff Accountant – Heinen's

Established in 1929, Heinen's is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen's operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing established accounting processes with accuracy and efficiency. This role supports a broad range of accounting functions that contribute to the preparation of the Company's financial statements, including supporting schedules and analysis of data within the general ledger. The position also plays a key role in identifying opportunities to enhance process efficiency and improve data compilation and reporting workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations. • Perform weekly credit card and bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate records. • Apply ACH and check payments to customer accounts, ensuring timely and accurate posting. • Assist with the monthly close process on a four-week cycle, ensuring timely and accurate completion. • Compile data and generate recurring and ad hoc reports, including facilities and weekly sales reporting. • Investigate and resolve credit card disputes in a timely manner. • Coordinate sales and use tax filings, as well as other applicable local tax filings. • Prepare and submit census and other regulatory reporting. • Utilize financial systems to develop, maintain, and enhance reporting templates and data queries. • Collaborate with finance team members on special projects and cross-functional initiatives. • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is not required. • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel (advanced skills and VBA experience preferred), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization. • Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships and contribute effectively to a team environment.