Sales Accounting Manager

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This position is responsible for leading, directing and developing the team and processes within the Sales Accounting area; Including the development and implementation of improved processes that are related to cost control, quality, timeliness and productivity. Provides oversight of financial processes and systems to ensure proper financial recording of sales and adhering to accounting and compliance policies. Influence, direct and engage leaders across the organization. Must have strong accounting and analytical skills, be technically proficient and possess a high degree of business acumen.

What You'll be Doing:

Leads the day-to-day operation of the Sales Accounting area which include the development, implementation, and maintaining of standards and guidelines related to cost control, quality, timeliness, and productivity while overseeing the functional operation of sales accounting associates performing store balancing, chargebacks and customer assistance for card/check payments.
Responsible for the proper accounting of all financial transactions posted to Sales Accounting and general ledger and administer reconciliation control of all related Sales Accounting balance sheet accounts. Makes financial accounting decisions regarding chargebacks.
Provide direction over Sales balancing functions including Sales and deposit balancing, transaction level accounting and research, establishing S/A system balancing tolerances, review of exceptions over tolerances, review of Cash over/short.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal system and process controls necessary to avoid adverse financial impacts.
Strong focus on improving processes and implementing technology enhancements.
Works cross-functionally within Finance, Retail Ops, Marketing, IT, IT Security, Asset Protection, and other areas as necessary.
Manages the performance and professional development of staff with a strong focus on improving processes and implementing technology enhancements.
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, or Business degree, or related curriculum
5+ years related business experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. Broad experience in working with business intelligence and reporting tools.
SAP and Artificial Intelligence systems knowledge.
Excellent and proven leadership skills: hands-on leadership style.
Ability to recruit, develop, motivate, teach and retain talent.
Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills, including strong problem solving ability.
Exceptional communication and writing skills. Ability to concisely and professionally convey information and messages.
Strong business acumen and decision making ability.
Demonstrated experience in improving financial processes and reducing costs, while maintaining and improving quality.
Highly focused on results and enthusiastic to manage high performing teams.
Skilled at collaboration and persuading and influencing a broad spectrum of team members and leaders within the organization.
Highly proficient and creative in developing financial reporting, score carding and presentations.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.

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