Accountant, Sr

aa224; Jessup (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off from day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting for a division, with frontline supervisory responsibilities for the non-exempt accounting team. The role ensures GAAP and SOX compliance, audits, and budgeting support in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You'll collaborate across departments, manage fixed assets, tax filings, and process improvements while mentoring staff. Day‑one benefits and the potential for incentive pay accompany a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to organize, forecast, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for all financial reporting of the division.
• Prepare financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense analysis.
• Prepare and file taxes, including excise taxes.
• Supervise and train accounting staff.
• Maintain GAAP and SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Organize & forecast

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Senior Accountant is jointly responsible for financial and accounting activities within a McLane Company, Inc. grocery division. They also have frontline supervisory and leadership responsibilities for the division’s non‑exempt accounting team.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $XX,XXX to $XX,XXX per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of XX% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Senior Accountant:

• Share responsibility for all aspects of the financial reporting of a division, such as:
  • Financial statement preparation and management including advanced balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support all departments in expense control to include review and analysis
  • Set up, maintain, and inventory fixed assets
  • Prepare documents for internal and external audits
  • Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), McLane accounting policies, best practices and other internal controls
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget
• Prepare, file and pay product excise taxes and other taxes as needed including:
  • Forecast and facilitate the purchase of excise tax indicia
  • Assist in meeting physical security and internal control objectives of tax indicia and taxable product
  • Facilitate various jurisdictional audit and information requests
• Supervise and train accounting department clerical staff

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Senior Accountant:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA-in-progress preferred
• Possess 3 or more years of accounting experience
• Have strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Have Oracle E-Business Suite experience preferred
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to organize, forecast and meet deadlines
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Interaction with cigarette stamping and inventory control in a distribution center environment

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry‑defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people‑centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/