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Position Summary

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

Lee’s Marketplace Bookkeepers manage the financial records of the store and ensures the accuracy of our accounting processes at a store level. Responsibilities of a bookkeeper include verifying incoming and outgoing funds, placing change orders with the assigned financial institution for the store, tracking, updating, and providing specified financial reports to the leadership team, maintaining and reporting invoices for multiple departments throughout the store, and assisting with other miscellaneous tasks to support the store and corporate Accounting Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of, or an eagerness to learn, bookkeeping principles and practices, excellent numerical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft programs, is very organized and detail oriented.

Primary Position Duties

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance books, prepare deposit, and account for cash, handling and counting money accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate department records and supplies at all times, including reports, passes, licenses, stamps, coupons, checks, billings, etc.
• Collecting and verifying all incoming funds for the store, including cash, check, electronic, and store charge account payments using Microsoft programs (excel, word, outlook, etc.) and company specific programs.
• Working closely with Management to ensure accuracy in cashier transactions and income management.
• Orders and verifies changes orders from specified financial establishments for the store.
• Assisting with the time keeping and labor maintenance of store employees.
• Accurately documenting all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Assisting with the communication, tracking, and receiving of money owed to the business.
• Organizing and maintaining all financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and statements.
• Collaborating with the Store Director and other Department Managers to provide financial insights to support decision-making processes.
• Maintains training and certification by actively attending in-person trainings and consistently utilizing digital training platforms.
• Ensuring that all financial practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, including tax obligations.
• Maintains open communication with the Store Director and Corporate Support Team regarding store financials or questionable practices.
• Other responsibilities as needed.
  
  

?Guest Service:

• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Maintaining a willingness to step out of the Bookkeeper office to assist on the sales floor as needed.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.
• Address customer complaints and inquiries in a professional manner, resolving issues promptly.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within the store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Provides excellent guest service by acknowledging guests promptly and resolving matters accurately.
• Prepares and processes the guest’s requests promptly and finalizes their purchase in a friendly manner.
• Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.
• Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website and rewards program.
  
  

Cleanliness and Safety:

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow and implement all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including maintain a valid food handlers permit.
• Maintains full knowledge of all company safety and accident prevention policies. Ensure safety of all team members through proper training and follow-up of safety policies.
  
  

Cash Handling:

• Balance books, prepare deposit, and account for cash, handling, and counting money accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.
• Accurately record all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, payments, and receipts in the accounting system.
• Organize and maintain all financial records, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.
• Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.
  
  

Team Collaboration:

• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with team members to achieve store goals.
• Encourage all team members to reach the highest level of teamwork and guest service at all times. Communicate and support the Lee’s MarketPlace Mission statement and Core Values
• Work closely with the Store Director and other department managers to ensure cohesive store operations.
• Evaluate the entire store continually and make recommendations for changes to Department Managers.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, sales environment with tact and patience.
• Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.
• Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.
• Maintain good order and productivity through appropriate coaching and proper documentation of these procedures. Maintain consistency with coaching procedures among team members.
• Ensure that Team Member evaluations are done in a timely manner and follow company policies and procedures for raises and promotions.
• Be a professional example for all team members to follow.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Age Requirement: 18yrs+
• Availability: Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
• Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.
• Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required
  
  

Tools And Machinery

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
• Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.
• Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.
• Operating Equipment, which may include a pallet jack, wheeler, trash compactor, oven, fryer, slicer, wrapping machine, scales, computers, phones, etc.
  
  

Education Or Skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• 2+ years previous experience in retail management or accounting field (Required)
• Experience in managing inventory and controlling costs. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic computer applications. Understanding of budget management, financial reporting, and sales analysis.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic computer applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, formulas, and charts).
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience in training and developing staff.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address operational challenges.
• Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various store operations simultaneously.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle customer inquiries and complaints effectively.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
  
  

Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.
• Paid time and a quarter on Sundays
• Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.
• 10% discount, restrictions apply
• Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
• Paid Time Off to those who qualify
  
  

Work Environment:

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Safety forward atmosphere
• Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.
  
  

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.