Store Bookkeeper

JOB PURPOSE:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s accounting operations. This role ensures timely and precise completion of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining compliance with internal controls and company standards. The Bookkeeper works closely with administrative and store-level teams to support operational efficiency and financial integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial data.
• Perform store-level audits and ensure accurate data entry into financial systems.
• Maintain and adhere to standardized accounting procedures, internal controls, and company policies.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between administrative functions and operational teams to address financial and reporting needs.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships to support account compliance and operational alignment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation through completion.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting modules, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to uphold our company’s mission statement.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial data processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written).

SAFETY & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.

With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee should have the physical ability to lift items (up to 25 lbs). The employee must be comfortable working in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.