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Harris Teeter · 2 days ago

Financial Accounting Analyst

Harris Teeter is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of banking-related accounting processes. This role involves managing cash management activities, reconciling accounts, and supporting internal and external audits, while also promoting continuous improvement in processes.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageGroceryPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Manage daily cash management activities including wires, ACH transactions, stop payments, check issuance/cancellation, daily cash positioning, and monthly cash forecasting
Serve as a primary accounting liaison with banking partners and armored car service providers; review, reconcile, and approve related invoices
Reconcile POS deposits and all forms of tender to the point-of-sale, including cash, checks, credit/debit cards, EBT, coupons, and other electronic payment methods
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of major cash and clearing accounts in compliance with SOX and internal control standards
Monitor store cash balances to identify variances, operational risks, and potential loss exposure
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare timely and accurate subsidiary-to-GL reconciliations with supporting documentation
Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses; participate in or lead efficiency and continuous improvement projects
Audit new store openings and process changes to ensure internal controls are properly designed and implemented
Assist IT and cross-functional teams on system implementations impacting banking and sales audit functions
Support internal and external audits
Independently manage assigned workstreams while proactively communicating issues, risks, and improvement opportunities
Provide guidance and backup support to Sales Audit and Banking teams
Participate in front-end operational meetings
Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc management reports
Assist Loss Prevention with potential fraud investigations
Assist with escheatment due diligence and unclaimed property reporting
Serve as a back for sales and use tax filing
Serve as a backup for sales tax flags audit and monthly and correction as needed

Qualification

Accounting principlesCash managementReconciliationSOX complianceFinancial analysisContinuous improvementProfessional certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting or Business
Three years accounting experience, preferably in retail accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Master's degree in finance, Accounting or Business
Professional certification preferred (CPA,CMA or CFA)

Company

Harris Teeter

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The dedication to our shoppers dates back to 1960 when our company was formed through the merger of two regional grocery stores committed

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2013-07-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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William Thomas Harris
founder
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Willis L. Teeter
Founder
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