Staff Accountant

The Company

Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.

The Team

We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective team to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference that we can.

The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for select balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis. They also assist management in producing accurate, timely monthly financial statements and providing information to auditors quarterly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly variance report.
• Compile GL Account reconciliations and schedules on time.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments.
• Prepare other non-income-related tax returns.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Work closely with multiple departments to ensure supporting activity is timely and accurate.
• Supports and cross-trains within other areas of the accounting team as needed.
• Observe all company rules and policies.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform all other duties and assignments as directed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, required.
• CPA candidate, preferred.
• Prior experience in accounting or a related field, preferred.
• Must display a strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Strong computer skills and comfortable using general office equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results.
• Able to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and discipline.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic work environment.
• Moderate to high stress tolerance depending on the situation.