Inventory Accountant - Merchandise

Who we Are:

Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 450 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing and recording 3^rd Party Retail and Store Manager Cost Inventory Audits – research variances, review for errors and accuracy, and make adjustments as necessary.


• Assist with reporting results to Operations and Risk Management Teams.


• Review Inventory sub-ledger reports for all stores including AP invoice entries, write-offs to waste, spoilage, bad merchandise, and inventory exceptions and research and resolve any errors or omissions.


• Assist with the Vendor Rebate process working with Pricebook and Merchandise teams to accrue revenue for Rebates, Store Promotions, Growth Programs, etc.


• Process Rebate Manager system accruals, invoices, and aging reports.


• Post payments for Vendor rebates, promotions and miscellaneous income.


• Assist Supervisor with processing general ledger journal entries (i.e., accruals and prepaids).


• Assist in preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations and workpapers.


• Assist with the development of key financial and operational reporting tools.


• Assist Supervisor with preparation of quarterly/annual audit requests.

• Assist in the documentation of internal controls relating to our accounting operations.


• Perform ad-hoc projects as required.
  

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years accounting experience, preferably in a retail environment


• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting/finance


• Strong knowledge of application and accounting principles


• Excellent organizational, written, and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong computer skills, MS Excel a must


• Strong interpersonal/communication skills


• Team player and ability to work in fast-paced changing environment


• Previous experience using PDI software, a plus, but not required

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in convenience retail industry strongly preferred


• Excellent communication and analytical skills


• Deadline oriented with attention to detail


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to handle multiple projects


• Team player but willing to work well independently

Benefits 

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Flexible Savings Account


• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K with Company Match


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Voluntary Supplemental




• Life Insurance


• Disability


• Critical Illness


• Hospital Indemnity


• Accident Coverage


• Pet Care Plan


• Legal Insurance

Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM2 #LI-ONSITE