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BASIC PURPOSE
Supports the Area Finance Director in managing the finance, accounting, payroll, and internal control functions in a multi-site environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
Business Results

Responsible for Finance / Accounting activities including but not limited to the following duties:

1.    Review, research and make recommendations on approving customer credit and debit memos
2.    Point of contact with Shared Business Services SBS to provide Area information needed to resolve vendor inquiries/issues 
3.    Direct oversight of Area payroll 
         a) Ensure timely and accurate upload of payroll data
         b) Work collaboratively with Area department managers and Corporate payroll team to ensure 
           timely submission of payroll data
        c) Monitor requests and reasons for Off Cycle paychecks to support Area Finance Director’s    
          efforts to reduce payroll errors
       d) Research and resolve department manager and employee payroll questions
         e)  Collaborate with HR team, new hires, bonuses, and Annual Wage increases
          f) Reconcile payroll register 
          g) Track Paid Time Off 
         h) Manage Per Diem Cards 
               i) Train and area managers on payroll process to ensure adequate knowledge of payroll duties              are always in place.
          j) Responsible for Kronos System administration including:
•    Coordinate with Support Office IT staff on changes needed for Area
•    Wage rules
•    PTO rules
         k) Submit EIB forms

Planning & Forecasting

1. Support Area Finance Director in the development of the Area’s annual budget (AOP) and monthly forecasts:
      a) Perform assigned components of the AOP such as SG&A costs
     b) Assist with monthly preparation of monthly forecast as directed by Area Finance Director 

Financial Reporting and Analysis

1. Support Area Finance Director and Area Staff to create and deliver timely and accurate financial statements:
•    Prepare journal entries
•    Research, track, and resolve accounting issues
•    Prepare or research various financial items for reporting purposes (i.e. flux, ad hoc reporting, etc.) as directed by Area Finance Director
2. Prepare monthly close commentary files
3. Participate in the monthly Fixed and Variable expense files 
4. Assist Director of Finance on Balance Sheet reviews 
5. Coordinate the financial tracking of Capital Projects 

Internal Controls

1. Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance throughout Area:
•    Ensure SOX and internal controls within span of control are performed timely and accurately
•    Provide support to the Area Finance Director for Market and Hub internal control issues
•    Management of fixed assets records

Area Finance

1.    Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as requested 
2.    Function as back up for Area Finance Director on limited, as-needed basis

SUPERVISION: 

No Direct reports.

RELATIONSHIPS
•    Internal: Area Director of Finance, Area Staff, Audit Services, Buyers, Sales and Operations Staff, Department Managers, FSC and NSC personnel
•    External: None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
•    Hybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:
BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience required.

Related Experience/Requirements:
•    Must possess minimum of five (5) years accounting and/or financial analysis experience or two years in public accounting. Industry experience is preferred. Prior experience supervising an accounting, financial analysis or public accounting staff preferred.
•    Multi-site supervisory experience preferred. Overnight travel may be required to participate in trainings, meetings, or other company events.

•    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels in the organization. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Ability to prioritize activities in a multi-tasked environment required.

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