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REMOTE • CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES Accounting • Financial Integrity • Retail Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, strong systems, and continuous improvement? We are looking for an Accountant to support NCG's financial operations, ensuring integrity in reporting, and strengthening processes that enable effective decision making across the organization. Come join National Co+op Grocers' (NCG) collective movement towards a just, resilient and regenerative food system that is accessible for all! We are a business services cooperative that helps community-owned grocery stores thrive-strengthening local economies, promoting sustainable food systems, and empowering consumers. We are revolutionizing the grocery industry to make it work better for people and the planet! This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting core accounting functions and improving workflows that enhance efficiency and compliance. This is an ideal position for a professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and collaboration across teams. Primary Responsibilities: <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list .25in;">Verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; code and enter all payables into the accounting system in compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li> <li style="tab-stops: list .25in;">Process vendor payments weekly with Controller's approval and maintain accounts payable schedules using automation tools (e.g., BILL).</li> <li style="tab-stops: list .25in;">Prepare regular AR aging reports, monitor past-due accounts, and follow up on general collection inquiries. </li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .25in;">Provide administrative and financial reporting support to NCG staff as needed.</li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .25in;">Support the Controller with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation.</li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .25in;">Manage corporate credit card program, including adjusting credit limits, replacing cards, and reconciling company-wide credit card bank statements with the corresponding expense reports.</li> </ul> Qualifications: <ul> <li style="line-height: normal;">Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and posting complex journal entries reconciling accounts, and analyzing large volumes of financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Demonstrated experience assisting with budget development, monitoring budget-to-actual performance, and providing financial analysis to support organizational decision making.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Demonstrated experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and Outlook.</li> <li style="line-height: 15.0pt;">Up to 5% of business travel is required, including overnights and weekends.</li> </ul> Compensation & Benefits NCG offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as an example: <ul> <li style="line-height: normal;">4 weeks Paid Time Off </li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contributions</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Company-paid life and disability insurance</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Company paid identity theft protection</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">Matching 401(k) plan</li> </ul> This salary for this position is $89,769. Workstation Options <ul> <li style="line-height: normal;">Home Office (Contiguous U.S.): Eligible if within 100 miles of a major airport and has sufficient internet bandwidth and mobile phone service.</li> <li style="line-height: normal;">St.Paul, MN Office: Workstations available at 2610 University Ave W, with free parking and access to the Green Line Light Rail (Westgate Station).</li> </ul> Accessibility NCG is committed to providing equal access to all interested candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact (866) 709-2667 ext. 2817 or email <a href="mailto:careers@ncg.coop">careers@ncg.coop</a> for assistance. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified talent and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. 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