Job Description

Salary: $24.27- $36.41

SUMMARY

This role supports the Treasury and Finance function under guidance, assisting with reporting, forecasting, and process documentation. The Jr. Analyst acts as a liaison between PC/M32, Tops, and NSS associates/teammates, customers, and trade partners on financial services inquiries and service issues. The role ensures compliance with store-level financial services guidelines and adheres to all company policies and applicable regulatory and legal requirements. The Jr. Analyst maintains strict confidentiality of company and customer data, promotes a professional image, provides excellent customer service, and fosters positive relations with all contacts, customers, and co-workers. Over time, the Jr. Analyst is expected to assume greater ownership with decreasing supervision and progress toward full Treasury/Finance responsibilities.

Position can be located either in the Buffalo or Schenectady, NY office. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing reports and reconciliations, review variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Support preparation of monthly summary reports; provide input; and assist with budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, checklists, and documentation; assist with policy-compliance reviews.
• Liaise with Store Operations, Accounting, and Risk to collect data; assist with ad-hoc financial requests and analyses; participate in process-improvement efforts under mentorship.
• Gradually assume more independent responsibility; meet defined performance measures (accuracy, timeliness, initiative); engage in continuing education (e.g., Excel and finance-systems training).
• Provide store support for ATM, cash counting equipment, Coinstar, ecoATM, Check Cashing, Lottery, Money Orders (MO), and Money Transfers (MT) operations.
• Support shared inboxes (e.g., lottery, MO/MT) and the phone line.
• Participate in projects related to Treasury Services, including store openings and closings, remodels, relocations, equipment upgrades, and other initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field) 
• Solid accounting fundamentals.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, basics of modeling).
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Ability to work under supervision, ask clarifying questions, and learn.
• Positive approach, inquisitiveness, and willingness to accept new projects and responsibilities .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to retail, grocery, or store cash operations.

• Prior experience in Treasury, cash services, or FP&A.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems and reporting tools.
• Some exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or variance analysis.
• Basic familiarity with cash management or banking operations.

PERFORMANCE MILESTONE GOALS (First 12-18 Months)  

• Independently manage at least 60% of variance investigations.

• Contribute to updating key performance indicator (KPI) reporting and then lead updates independently.
• Document and refine 3–4 Treasury-related processes.
• Qualify for transition to the full Treasury Services Analyst role upon review.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing Occasional 1-3 Hours

Sitting Constant 5-8 Hours

Walking Occasional 1-3 Hours

Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pivoting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 10lbs

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

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