About Us

Join our Winning Team today and start your ownership journey!

WinCo Foods is a rapidly growing family of over 138 grocery stores, complete with our own distribution centers and transportation network. We’re proud to operate across 10 states west of the Rockies with more than 21,000 employee owners.

At WinCo Foods we act like owners – because we are! We believe, as the Low Price Grocery Leader, that we make the lives of the communities where we operate better by giving them the best possible prices to feed their families and by focusing on the success, well-being and diversity of our employee owners.

Currently, WinCo is the third largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. WinCo has more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Once eligible, you can start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock equaling 20% of what you make each year. (ESOP available at most locations and subject to vesting)

WinCo Foods offers the very best benefits in the industry, with low cost, high quality medical benefits with rates as low as $40 a month , enrollment in our ESOP after 6 months, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, discount program – and even voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance!

Overview

Job Summary

Performs various accounting and analytical duties related to financial reporting, corporate and operational accounting, lease accounting, internal controls and special projects. Provides accounting support and research for various internal departments. Assists in guiding and streamlining accounting processes and improve efficiencies and business practices. Perform other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the proper recording and accounting for various transactions in accordance with GAAP, while supporting the financial reporting process.
• Strong knowledge of accounting for lease transactions in accordance with ASC 842 - Leases.
• Maintain lease software, including reconciling accounts and coordinating with stakeholders on new leases and renewals.
• Support audit requirements including internal, external and compliance audits, including ensuring we maintain an appropriate control environment.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret supporting financial schedules for use by management in the decision-making process.
• Work with internal and external departments to collaborate, innovate and execute ideas for simplification and improvement of core processes.
• Partner with key accounting, finance, and operations contacts to ensure they have the information they need to make sound business decisions.
• Ensure that all work-related activities and functions are performed in a professional and ethical manner in compliance with the operating principles established for the accounting department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Knowledge of GAAP and experience in consolidated financial reporting and lease accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite projects, particularly advance Excel skills.
  • Internal and external financial reporting and general ledger accounting experience.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking) in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative, dependability and self-direction to complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
  • Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills and ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, store personnel and vendors.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s degree

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.