Retail Accountant

General Summary: The position works in partnership with the Store Accounting management and accounting teams to ensure adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls. Key responsibilities include monitoring store-related accounting activities, providing accounting support to store management, and participating in store paperwork audits and compliance initiatives. Essential Job Duties: * Collaborate with store management teams to audit and complete daily store paperwork for assigned store(s). * Assist with oversight of store paperwork audit processes, ensuring accurate and complete data has been captured and/or entered in the accounting software. * Ensure necessary accounting support provided for store management directly or by the team. * Assist daily store deposit verifications efforts. * Assist with investigation of cash over and short issues as needed/requested. * Assist with accounting oversight of various rebate and loyalty programs. * Assist in ensuring timely and accurate monthly close of store accounting period. * Ensure complete and accurate import of vendor invoices, troubleshooting and resolving issues. * Participate in projects that have an impact on store accounting upon request. * Provide information (shrink, cost/retail department percentages, etc.) to personnel as requested. * Assist in integration of accounting system with other systems (EBT, loyalty, etc.) as requested. * Recommend work-flow ideas to enhance compliance and growth, promoting efficiency and continuous improvement of processes. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 4 years of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). * Professional appearance and a positive attitude. * Team player, honest, hardworking, and excellent attendance. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Well organized with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines. Physical Requirements: This position is considered sedentary, and work is performed in an office setting with long periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen.  FiveStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer