Job Description

Who We Are

Bashas’ is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas’ has a rich history of serving communities with quality products and great customer service.

Shared values led Bashas’ to join The Raley’s Companies in 2021, strengthening our business through technological advancements, shared learning, leadership development, and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people, communities, and planet.

Position Purpose

As a Senior General Ledger Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Company's financial records. You will be responsible for complex general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, accrual accounting, prepaid and intangible asset management, and financial reporting support.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, identifying process improvements, analyzing financial data, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, ERP knowledge (preferably SAP), and analytical skills while contributing to key initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
• Paid time off
• Family leave and time off
• Life insurance
• Store and discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
• On-site Culture Club events and Community Engagement opportunities

What You'll Do & How You'll Make a Difference

• Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, assets, liabilities, deferred income, utility accounts, lottery-related transactions, and third-party vendor accounts.
• Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies independently, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and accounting adjustments.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, and deadlines are met.
• Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses and intangible assets, including amortization schedules and supporting documentation.
• Review financial activity for unusual trends, variances, or exceptions and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Validate the accuracy and completeness of data integrations and financial interfaces between SAP and other business systems.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, Merchandising, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Support internal financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for general ledger accounting processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced accounting team members as needed.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.
• An analytical thinker who enjoys researching issues, solving problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A self-starter who can manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative partner who effectively builds relationships across departments and communicates financial concepts clearly.
• A process-minded professional who seeks efficiencies and embraces continuous improvement.
• A trusted team member who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• SAP or other large ERP system experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas, and financial data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.

Permanent residency in Arizona or New Mexico is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in Arizona or New Mexico.