Senior Accounting Manager - #263577

Description

URM Stores is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Senior Accounting Manager to join our dynamic corporate accounting team. This position goes beyond traditional leadership—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact by enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and innovation of our financial operations.

At URM, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. The path to success is real and within reach. Our current Senior Accounting Manager has already begun the journey toward becoming Assistant Controller, Controller, and even Corporate Finance Officer. We’re here to support your growth every step of the way—because when you succeed, we all succeed!

In this role, you’ll report directly to the Assistant Controller and take the lead on key areas like monthly close, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, audit prep, and more. But that’s just the beginning—you’ll also play a big part in shaping the future of our accounting processes as we modernize and maximize the power of our NetSuite ERP system. It's a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact and help drive innovation in how we do finance!

As Senior Accounting Manager At URM Stores, You Won’t Just Oversee Accounting—you’ll Be a Key Player In Shaping How We Operate, Grow, And Innovate. Your Leadership Will Help Modernize Processes, Empower Teams, And Drive Financial Excellence. Here's How You’ll Make a Real Impact

• Collaborate with the Controller and Assistant Controller to implement forward-thinking accounting practices, systems, and tools that support smart, fast, and strategic decision-making.
• Take a lead role in the monthly close process, helping deliver timely, accurate financial statements, detailed internal reports, and compelling board presentations.
• Help lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and optimal efficiency across all functions.
• Champion process improvements and cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations, enhance data flow, and elevate efficiency across departments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop your team, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Modernize and streamline accounting workflows, transitioning from paper-based systems to fully digital, electronic processes.
• Be a key contributor in our NetSuite ERP rollout, helping optimize systems and scale operations for the future.
• Analyze and troubleshoot variances, diving into the numbers to ensure clarity and control.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations to keep our general ledger accurate and audit-ready.
• Work directly with external auditors during the year-end audit process, ensuring a smooth, well-documented experience from start to finish.
• Help drive the budgeting process, supporting long-term planning and monthly forecasting to align with business goals.
• Assist in preparing compliance documentation for federal and state tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
  
  

What We’re Looking For: You’re a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You bring a proactive mindset, a passion for process improvement, and a talent for mentoring teams. You’re comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get into the details—while keeping the big picture in sharp focus:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Experience in a mid-to-large organization ($100M+ in annual revenue)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems—NetSuite experience is a big plus
• A solid command of GAAP and a proven ability to prepare complete, accurate financial statements
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Even Better If You Also Have

• CPA or CMA certification is strongly preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold one of these certifications will be required to obtain it within two (2) years of their hire date.
• Experience with ERP implementations or migrations—especially NetSuite
• Familiarity with corporate tax filings and audit processes
• Knowledge of treasury management systems
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a strategic accounting leader ready to drive results, inspire teams, and modernize finance operations—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with URM Stores—the leading food distributor in the Inland Northwest.

Since 1921, URM has proudly operated as a retailer-owned cooperative, supporting independent grocers who serve their local communities. Our core business revolves around the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of merchandise to our Member-Owners—retail grocers who also serve as shareholders.

As a cooperative, URM allocates and returns net earnings from Patronage Department activities to its Member-Owners in the form of patronage dividends. Over the years, URM has grown substantially, reaching over $1 billion in sales and employing more than 2,900 team members across URM and its subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

We Work In a Supportive Team Environment And In Addition To Our Amazing Culture, Our Employees Enjoy Many Perks, And Below Are a Few Of The Highlights Of Our Complete Compensation Package

• An employee’s placement within the salary range is determined by a variety of factors, including the applicable minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic area, job performance, shift assignments, travel requirements, and overall business or organizational needs. Salary starting at $90,000 annually DOE, plus so much more!
• Insurance Benefits – So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck, URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Paid Holidays and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Paid Volunteer Service Day! Get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit!
• Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, and Winter Break Movie Night, which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families!
• Plus, enjoy a variety of Corporate discounts, from gym memberships, cell phone plans, to computer discounts!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!
  
  

URM Stores, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices.

Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.