Senior Accountant-Assist Controller

Senior Accountant-Assist Controller (Project Management)

Uncle Giuseppe's Corporate Headquarters located in Melville, NY is actively seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller for its busy Finance Department. In this role, the individual will assist in the day‑to‑day functions and operations within the Finance Department and will be a key point person for all financial and management reporting. The ideal candidate will have a background working within retail, grocery, or food & beverage.

• Maintain all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenues, costs, payables, program budgets and actual expenditures.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain preparation of annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
• Resolve any discrepancies with vendors.
• Review licensing and permits for each location to ensure compliance.
• Review and enter all payroll activity.
• Review weekly bank activity to ensure no fraudulent activity is occurring.
• Review all e‑commerce activity.
• Review all chargeback documentation.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepare weekly cash balances and explain variances.
• Review and record all donations made from store locations.
• Review rebate checks and scan into system to confirm deposit into accounts.
• Assist with year‑end audit.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Additional functions and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four‑year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is preferred.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Strong computer skills working within MS Office Suite, with a strong focus in Excel.
• Excellent organization skills with a very strong attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding and accountability of accounting and financial reporting, analytical acumen, monthly reporting schedules, annual reporting schedules, etc.

We offer a strong compensation package and benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(K), life insurance, 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!