What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Performance Food Group?
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting, financial and/or earned income (as needed) information by recording, verifying, consolidating, entering transactions, and reporting. This role analyzes and interprets numerical data, performs financial analyses, and prepares accurate reports within established guidelines to guide management decision-making. Problem-solve accounting practice and process issues that deal with a variety of complex situations and require judgment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of finance and economics and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Function as a senior team member within the department and organization, and perform required duties as assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting, financial and/or earned income (as needed) information by recording, verifying, consolidating, entering transactions, and reporting. This role analyzes and interprets numerical data, performs financial analyses, and prepares accurate reports within established guidelines to guide management decision-making. Problem-solve accounting practice and process issues that deal with a variety of complex situations and require judgment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of finance and economics and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Function as a senior team member within the department and organization, and perform required duties as assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record accounting entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Experience with SAP and BlackLine a plus.
- Month-end and year-end close responsibilities, includes the preparation of journal entries, compiling data from multiple business units, summarizing and preparing financial status and close-out reports. Maintain the integrity of the accounts by verifying, allocating, reconciling, and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare accurate and informative reports and spreadsheets (standard to complex) for management and customers as requested. Researching and analyzing earned income data inquiries from operating companies and vendors.
- Experience with data visualization (Power BI), and enterprise systems (SAP) to drive business intelligence and decision-making.
- Ability to interpret contractual agreements and determine compliance through analysis of corporate earned income data.
- Protect and secure the company's confidential financial information.
- Interact with Information Technology to work through any problems arising with the accounting, financial and/or earned income workflows and systems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 3 years of general accounting or other relevant experience in high-volume transaction environment
- Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Ability to analyze complex financial information
- 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
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Ability to work flexible hours as required