Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist Associated Wholesale Grocers - 3.1 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement 401(k) 4% Match Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Business financial process improvement Accounting systems Internal controls Microsoft Access Automation Financial transaction processing Bachelor's degree in business Inbound logistics Training material drafting Financial management report preparation Research Mid-level Financial analysis Key Performance Indicators Bachelor's degree PeopleSoft Financial control management Performance Improvement (PI) Organizational skills ServiceNow Systems & applications support Data validation Bachelor's degree in accounting Business Accounting Communication skills Data warehouse Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis

Full Job Description Accounting Specialist Location:

5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Department:

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Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support accounting operations and inbound logistics financial processes. This role will have a strong focus on financial analysis, delivering actionable insights that support decision-making and enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will leverage system software and analytical tools to strengthen controls, improve efficiencies, and develop meaningful KPIs. This position will also play a key role in reducing manual processes through automation and driving continuous improvement across accounting and inbound logistics functions.

Position Responsibilities:

Analyze inbound logistics reports and systems to validate the integrity of data interfaces and reinforce key financial controls, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within established timelines, while identifying exceptions and partnering with stakeholders to drive timely resolution Analyze inbound logistics data to develop KPI reporting and deliver financial analysis focused on cost performance, variances, and overall financial outcomes in partnership with inbound logistics teams Prepare and provide supporting documentation for journal entries related to inbound logistics activities to the Financial Reporting team Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting tools and analytics that support effective monitoring of operational accounting functions Track, analyze, and report on income and expenses associated with special programs and initiatives Evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies or control gaps; recommend and implement solutions that streamline workflows, reduce redundancy, and improve productivity through automation Support accounting systems through testing, troubleshooting, and participation in organizational projects and system enhancements Assist team members in resolving balancing discrepancies and other accounting issues as needed Partner with team leads to create, update, and maintain training materials for accounting processes and systems Provide day-to-day support to accounting leadership and contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degrees in Business, Accounting, or related field Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels of the organization Ability to research and analyze processes. Advanced skills with Excel/Access Experience with PeopleSoft, e2open, Balances, and ServiceNow preferred Experience with data warehouses and large subsets of data Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to relocate regionally may be necessary for advancement at our Division offices Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions Tuition Reimbursement Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D Employee Assistance Program Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Wellness Program Yearly Holiday Bonus