What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Performance Foodservice?
Job Description:
Are you looking for a place to call home and grow your career? Do you want to be a part of a growing team and location? Do you have your accounting degree and want the experience with a Fortune 500 company that is local to the community you love? We have a position in our Finance department as an Accountant that could just be the home you are looking for!This is a hybrid office and remote work position.
The Accountant will support finance and accounting for the Morristown, TN facility. Perform month-end close activities, analyze and interpret numerical data and financial analysis, and prepare accurate reports within the established guidelines to support management in the decision-making process. Prepare journal entries at period end in a timely fashion, as well as maintaining accuracy and completeness.Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintains that controls are effective in maintaining financial statement assertions.Solve accounting problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of finance, and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP). Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Qualification:
- 1 years of experience in general ledger accounting
- Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Demonstrated oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
- Demonstrated computer and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information
- General ledger accounting system experience
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a changing environment
- Self-motivated with ability to work under and meet strict deadlines individually as well as in a team environment
- Knowledge and understanding of internal control environment
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work flexible hours as required
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
