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STORE: Santa Clarita - Headquarters
WAGE: $25.00-$30.00
Description
Title: Junior Staff Accountant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Job Description:
The Junior Accountant will directly support both daily bookkeeping and monthly financial operations in a fast-paced retail environment. Assist with journal entries, reconcile accounts, maintain ledgers, and prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements. Close collaboration with Senior Accountants offers a chance to build confidence, versatility, and a well-rounded understanding of financial operations at scale.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with daily reconciliations for sales, accounts receivable, and warehouse inventory.
Prepare and post journal entries and accruals under the guidance of senior staff.
Support period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Book daily bank deposits and wires and help monitor AR activity.
Collaborate with team members to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Contribute to fixed asset and prepaid expense tracking and reconciliations.
Assist in reviewing entries for accuracy and preparing correcting journal entries.
Support internal and external audit requests and help maintain audit documentation.
Crosstrain in areas such as store accounting, bank reconciliations, and LLC-related entries.
Participate in special projects and assist with other general accounting tasks as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent customer service written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Eagerness to learn and take initiative in understanding processes.
Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (completed or in progress)
1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, internship or retail industry experience a plus
Basic understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close cycles
Proficiency using full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and 10-key by touch.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX or Great Plains) is a plus.
Physical Demands
May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Will be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is non-exempt; Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; schedule would be based on business necessity and coordinated through the reporting supervisor.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.
Requirements
Required Experience
California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants
This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), how Vallarta Supermarkets (“Vallarta,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) may collect your information in relation to your application for employment and potential employment with us.
For purposes of this notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA.
“Personal Information” does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA.
Information We Collect about Applicants
We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with Vallarta. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired.
Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver’s license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship.
Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status.
Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired.
Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with Vallarta, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them).
Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application.
Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our store(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained.
Inferences. We gather information about your employment history with Vallarta, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. We may also draw other inferences such as your characteristics, job preferences, personal hobbies, activities, foreign language capabilities, other abilities and the like.
Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information
We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s):
To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us.
To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable).
If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration
For security purposes.
To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage.
To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
To manage workers’ compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations.
Third-Party Collection of Personal Information
The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Snag-a-Job, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant’s personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions.
Additional CCPA Disclosures
At this time, the CCPA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws.
Further, nothing in this notice restricts Vallarta’s rights or ability to:
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities.
Exercise its legal rights and defend claims.
Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation.
Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents.
Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or
Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party.
Contact Us
For more information or any questions about this notice , please contact Human Resources, at 818-XXXXXX.
STORE: Santa Clarita - Headquarters
WAGE: $25.00-$30.00
Description
Title: Junior Staff Accountant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Job Description:
The Junior Accountant will directly support both daily bookkeeping and monthly financial operations in a fast-paced retail environment. Assist with journal entries, reconcile accounts, maintain ledgers, and prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements. Close collaboration with Senior Accountants offers a chance to build confidence, versatility, and a well-rounded understanding of financial operations at scale.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with daily reconciliations for sales, accounts receivable, and warehouse inventory.
Prepare and post journal entries and accruals under the guidance of senior staff.
Support period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Book daily bank deposits and wires and help monitor AR activity.
Collaborate with team members to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Contribute to fixed asset and prepaid expense tracking and reconciliations.
Assist in reviewing entries for accuracy and preparing correcting journal entries.
Support internal and external audit requests and help maintain audit documentation.
Crosstrain in areas such as store accounting, bank reconciliations, and LLC-related entries.
Participate in special projects and assist with other general accounting tasks as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent customer service written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Eagerness to learn and take initiative in understanding processes.
Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (completed or in progress)
1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, internship or retail industry experience a plus
Basic understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close cycles
Proficiency using full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and 10-key by touch.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX or Great Plains) is a plus.
Physical Demands
May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Will be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is non-exempt; Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; schedule would be based on business necessity and coordinated through the reporting supervisor.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.
Requirements
Required Experience
California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants
This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), how Vallarta Supermarkets (“Vallarta,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) may collect your information in relation to your application for employment and potential employment with us.
For purposes of this notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA.
“Personal Information” does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA.
Information We Collect about Applicants
We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with Vallarta. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired.
Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver’s license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship.
Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status.
Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired.
Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with Vallarta, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them).
Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application.
Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our store(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained.
Inferences. We gather information about your employment history with Vallarta, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. We may also draw other inferences such as your characteristics, job preferences, personal hobbies, activities, foreign language capabilities, other abilities and the like.
Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information
We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s):
To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us.
To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable).
If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration
For security purposes.
To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage.
To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
To manage workers’ compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations.
Third-Party Collection of Personal Information
The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Snag-a-Job, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant’s personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions.
Additional CCPA Disclosures
At this time, the CCPA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws.
Further, nothing in this notice restricts Vallarta’s rights or ability to:
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities.
Exercise its legal rights and defend claims.
Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation.
Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents.
Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or
Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party.
Contact Us
For more information or any questions about this notice , please contact Human Resources, at 818-XXXXXX.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Jr. Staff Accountantac position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Santa Clarita offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
