Analyst Finance Ops - Close NFR

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance
Job Requisition: 452095
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Not For Resale (5133366)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Position Summary:

The overall objective of this role is driving financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.

This position is responsible for assisting with the month end close process including but not limited to journal entries, account reconciliations, flux/variance analysis, and effective application of internal controls associated with AP/AR Not for Resale financial transactions. Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve procedures and controls for AP/AR Not for Resale in accordance with established service level agreements, company, industry, and accounting policy guidelines. The purpose of the department is to ensure the periodic close processes are well controlled, as well as the streamlining, standardization of process across inconsistent legacy processes in a complex environment.

Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with associates to review current processes and make recommendations for process improvements. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Not for Resale close reporting department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our Carlisle, PA office and 2 remote days.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialized accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
• Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
• Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
• Assists as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
• Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
• Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
• Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of mostly relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and outside vendors
• Ability to multitask several projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer-centric
• Strong Analytical skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Accounting knowledge required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• SAP S4/Hanna preferred

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.

Client-provided location(s): Carlisle, PA

Job ID: Ahold_Delhaize-452095_external_USA-PA-Carlisle

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-04T19:05:11