Senior Accountant

Performance Food Group - Westlake, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Westlake, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards. This position is responsible for managing the General Ledger, overseeing month-end close processes, and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly documented and reconciled. The Senior Accountant also supports audit processes and collaborates with various business partners to enhance accounting procedures and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review General Ledger Journal entries during the month-end close with adequate supporting documentation.
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial results and variance analysis compared to goals, last year, year-end, and prior quarter.
• Develop and maintain account analysis/reconciliation processes in compliance with GAAP, including documentation for manager/supervisor review.
• Review the balance sheet monthly for assigned areas, including variance analysis and resolution of outstanding issues.
• Prepare schedules and reports to support annual and interim audits.
• Reconcile payments of premiums and reimbursement of claims to third-party benefit administrators.
• Develop accounting procedures for new processes to ensure reporting and control consistent with corporate guidelines and GAAP.
• Prepare necessary presentations for period-end financial reviews.
• Handle ad-hoc analysis requests from finance and other functional areas.
• Assess financial and accounting issues related to new business strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting and/or reporting experience, with at least 2 years of month-end close experience.
• Experience in medium to large size companies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and possess strong analytical and complex spreadsheet skills.
• Working knowledge of medium or large-scale ERP accounting systems; SAP and/or Blackline experience preferred.
• Ability to drive process improvement.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited University.
• Excellent accounting skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB accounting standards.
• Master's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off