Manager, General Ledger

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative accounting professional to join our team as the Manager of General Ledger. In this role, you’ll lead the period-end close process, ensure the accuracy of our financial records, and help maintain a strong internal control environment. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring staff and partnering across departments to support business goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• ·Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• ·Lead the company-wide account reconciliation process and facilitate the monthly Master Account Reconciliation Review (MARR) meeting.
• ·Develop and mentor staff accountants, encouraging analytical thinking and professional growth.
• ·Collaborate with IT and business teams to support system changes and ensure smooth implementation of major projects.
• ·Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• ·Work closely with Payroll and HR to ensure accurate recording of employee-related expenses, including benefits.
• ·Manage accounting for risk-related benefits such as workers’ compensation and general liability reserves.
• ·Support accrual processes by working with business owners to capture expenses not yet invoiced.
• ·Ensure accurate financial reporting for the company’s legal entities and timely submission to regulatory agencies.
• ·Foster open communication with finance leadership to align on key accounting decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This associate is responsible for overseeing two Staff Accountants. 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required); CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is a plus

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.