Senior Accountant

This Is Who We Are
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life; therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.
Overview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, including underlying accounts and supporting analysis/documentation, accurate and timely closes and reporting (GAAP and management) to assist the executive management team in managing the business. The Senior Accountant will help prepare, review and analyze the financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and other reports as necessary. This role also includes supervisory and review responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Assist in the preparation, review, and reporting of financial statements through the month-end close process

• Guide the month-end close process and related activities, including journal entries, adjustments, expense accruals, revenue and inventory entries, and account reconciliations
• Review assigned workpapers prepared by Staff Accountant(s), as well as prepare complex workpapers and reconciliations
• Review monthly financial statements to ensure operating expenses are recorded properly; provide explanations of unusual trends and key variances to budget
• Prepare weekly and monthly operating statements and balance sheets, ensuring that financial statements are complete and accurate
• Prepare ad hoc reporting or participate in other projects as needed

Responsibility Area: Collaborate across functions to support various business initiatives

• Analyze, interpret and summarize financial information for various teams on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Partner with various teams to increase understanding and awareness of financial performance and support company initiatives
• Maintain a high quality and professional level of customer service to internal customers

Responsibility Area: Participate in and support continual process improvement initiatives

• Understand, document, and assist in the development of the company's accounting processes and procedures
• Research various process improvement topics and provide recommendations
• Leverage technology to automate and streamline tasks and reporting
• Lead cross-training initiatives between Senior and Staff Accountants

Responsibility Area: Research, understand, and apply accounting standards

• Maintain an understanding of accounting standards and stay up-to-date with changes as they apply to the company
• Research various accounting topics and provide recommendations
• Interpret and apply knowledge of accounting standards to various new initiatives and revenue streams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required; A CPA is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proven ability in finance, accounting and US GAAP
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job, with a focus on execution and results
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate current processes for improvements
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Project management skills; ability to multitask while working with multiple teams
• Team player; willingness to build out functions and processes from scratch; "roll up your sleeves" mentality
• Committed to personal growth and development of self and others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
More About Us
Perks and benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays and sick time
• Generous Parental Leave
• State-of-the-art office in the historic Old Post Office building in downtown Chicago, close to multiple Metra and CTA options, and amenities such as a food court, onsite gym, and communal rooftop space
• Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores
• Casual dress in a fun, friendly, and collaborative work environment

Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [email protected] .
Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.
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