Overview

Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to offer a 15-week Staff Accountant New Grad Program designed to develop the next generation of accounting professionals in the grocery retail industry. As a Staff Accountant, you’ll gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions while learning how financial operations support one of the most dynamic sectors in retail. The Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for assisting the Accounting Director with the day-to-day and month-end accounting and inventory tasks. A successful person in this role will possess strong organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work with and learn from others.

Overview of Responsibilities

This program features an enhanced onboarding experience focused on corporate acclimation, including direct exposure to executive leadership, personalized mentor pairing, and an onboarding ambassador to guide you through your first months.

Program Start Date: June 8, 2025Eligibility: You are within one year of graduation from a bachelor's degree program (Aug 2025 – May 2026 graduates)Location: Phoenix, AZWe are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this opportunity

Enhanced Corporate Transition Onboarding:

Participate in a structured training rotation through Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Accounting, and General Ledger functions.Learn grocery-specific accounting concepts such as spoilage, vendor rebates, and cost of goods sold (COGS).Assist with daily journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.Perform data entry and validation in ERP/accounting systems.Collaborate with store, warehouse, and corporate teams to resolve accounting discrepancies.Assist with audit preparation, tax filings, and internal control documentation.
Qualifications

Obtained or be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (August 2025 – May 2026 graduates)Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems a plus.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Effective communication and teamwork skills.Interest in the grocery or retail industry preferred. 

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

Competitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

Bonus based on company and/or individual performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

 

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

 

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

 

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