Lead Store Accounting Coordinator

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Store Accounting Coordinator

Department: General

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

The Lead Store Accounting Coordinator keeps the financial backbone of the store running accurately and efficiently. In this role, you'll oversee store accounting functions including cash accountability, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and deposits, while also guiding the Accounting Coordinator.

If you're detail-oriented, trustworthy, and take pride in keeping things accurate and organized, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

Provide prompt, friendly customer service, greeting customers with a smile and making every interaction a positive one

Evaluate daily money needs and maintain appropriate amounts in the safe

Count the safe, gather gift card totals, and collect Western Union and utility reports, verifying against prior day sales and computer software

Scan checks, balance cash and checks, and prepare the daily deposit

Print necessary reports from store location servers and prepare and review checkout and cash accountability reports

Reconcile miscellaneous bags and verify ending register balances, including coupons, charges, ROAs, paid outs, and other miscellaneous payment items

Reconcile invoices, enter them into the system, and send to corporate; complete all other monthly reconciliations to balance with corporate

Prepare unpaid invoice reports and reconcile Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and store accounts receivable with corporate on a monthly basis

Complete Third-Party reconciliations for the pharmacy as needed and reconcile FTD/Teleflora items monthly

Reconcile expense and merchandise spreadsheets

Track vacation and personal days for all store employees

Run department invoice reports for department heads to reconcile and prepare invoices held at store for corporate

Collect bad checks and follow up with customers on charges 60 days old or older

Verify registers as needed and assist in other areas of the store as needed

Instruct, assign, and coordinate the work of the Accounting Coordinator, maintaining standards and allocating tasks

Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines

Report to work when scheduled and on time

Your Skills

To be successful, you'll need to be able to:

Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization

Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages with a high degree of accuracy

File, post, and organize materials; copy data between records; and gather basic information through interviews or customer contact

Guide and direct others clearly, providing basic direction to the Accounting Coordinator

Maintain a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information

Communicate professionally with customers, team members, vendors, and corporate contacts

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of GM, Perishables, and Store Operations

Direct Reports: Accounting Coordinator

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience required

1 to 3 years of similar or related work experience required

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods

Occasionally lift or carry objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive motions

Primary work is performed using a computer, keyboard, and standard office software/systems

Physical activity is minimal and not a core function of the role

Working Environment

This role is primarily performed in an office setting within the store, where you'll handle money, invoices, and accounting records throughout your shift. There is occasional pressure to meet deadlines, and you'll regularly work with sensitive financial information. Safety and confidentiality are always a priority.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.