Staff & Revenue Accountant

Join Our Team at Grocery Services - Staff & Revenue Accountant (Houston/Remote)

Grocery Services is a trusted grocery retailer specializing in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program. We proudly serve the Greater Houston Area, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Brownsville, and El Paso. Guided by our commitment to Be Caring, Be Committed, and Be Compassionate, we work every day to support families across Texas with healthy, accessible food options.

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Grocery Services is seeking a Staff & Revenue Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing retail organization.

In this role, you'll take ownership of core accounting functions, including revenue recognition, accounts receivable, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and payroll support, while playing a critical role in our month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the Retail Division.

If you're analytical, proactive, and passionate about maintaining high-quality financial data to support strategic business decisions, we'd love to meet you

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting related to revenue, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, payroll, and other core areas. Also plays a key role in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting our financial reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Prepare and record journal entries for revenue, AR, prepaids, accruals, payroll, and other areas as needed

•    Reconcile revenue and accounts receivable weekly; identify and resolve discrepancies

•    Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules within NetSuite

•    Assist with ASC 842 lease accounting for store and warehouse locations

•    Prepare and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis

•    Support monthly financial reporting and assist with the preparation of internal management reports

•    Assist with year-end audit requests and other ad hoc reporting

•    Identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and propose practical solutions

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams across operations, HR, and finance

•    Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Month-End Close Timeliness:

• Complete month-end close and reconciliation processes accurately and consistently by workday 7, ensuring financial data is ready for leadership review.

Responsive Business Support:

• Provide timely and courteous support to internal stakeholders, responding to accounting inquiries and requests within 2 business days, and maintaining a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement, identifying and proposing solutions to remove obstacles and drive efficiencies.

Experience Required:

•    Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

•    3 years' accounting experience, preferably in a retail environment

•    Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

•    Proficiency in accounting software, NetSuite experience is highly desired

•    Advanced Excel skills required

•    CPA certification is a plus

Skills:

•    Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and practices

•    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

•    Strong organizational, planning and priority setting skills with attention to detail and accuracy

•    Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player

•    High level of confidentiality

•    Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.

•    Functions well in a fast-paced work environment

•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Core Competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Attention to Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics..

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.