Accountant II

Description:
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!


Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's #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 US 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:

The Accountant II will be a key member of the EG America Finance team. This role will be responsible for accounting activities within the designated Finance team. General duties may include (but are not limited to) preparation of journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing account balance fluctuations, and complete monthly closing duties. Other duties as designated by the supervising manager and may include project related work, data gathering and manipulation activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare journal entries. Ensure each journal entry is accurate and supportable utilizing independent verification.

2. Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations each month, analyzing and explaining the fluctuations of the balance and identify and support the root cause of reconciling items.

3. Take initiative to schedule recurring or ad hoc meetings with other finance team members or internal business owners to understand impacts to assigned accounting areas.

4. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the accounting systems required to complete the activities for this role.

5. Participate in testing accounting system implementations and upgrades.

6. Ensure all accounting processes are documented and participate when directed in cross-training activities.

7. Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources. Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, variances, and unusual transactions.

8. Ad hoc projects as assigned.

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.

Requirements:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Minimum Experience: 2-4 years of Financial accounting experience

Preferred Experience: Retail industry experience, strong practical knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft applications; basic understanding and application of U.S. GAAP or IFRS; experience with Oracle ERP and reporting tools; strong Analytical and problem-solving skills; Experience with the PDI system is a plus.

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 supervision on routine tasks
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work within a team

Other Requirements:

Travel: No travel required

Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in 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.

Additional Info:
At Cumberland Farms, it's 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.

Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we're sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We're proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.