Accountant, Senior

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will support the finance and accounting for PFG locations as assigned. Perform month-end close activities, analyze and verify financial information, and prepare internal financial reports. Provide information to the field regarding accounting practices and procedures. Reconcile and review certain general ledger accounts. Apply accounting knowledge to lead groups on projects. Provide guidance to Accounting Coordinators and Accountant I staff, and perform related work as required. Work internally with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, and banks internal and external auditors as needed. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.

• Prepare and/or review detailed journal entries.

• Prepare and record month-end accruals.

• Prepare and publish internal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.

• Perform moderately complex accounting reconciliations and balance sheet trend analysis, as assigned.

• Prepare reports and make recommendations that aid management in determining the proper accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. Provide recommendations for process improvements.

• Provide functional finance support for all projects aligning with the company's strategic goals.

• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines. Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting projects as assigned by management.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a required minimum GPA of 3.0

1-3 years of experience

Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and internal staff.

Must present a highly professional image and attitude.

Highly organized, detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking.

Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.

Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Public accounting experience preferred

At least 1 year experience in food distribution environment