Accountant, Sr

McLane Company, Inc.; Jessup (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing after 90 days

Paid time off from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Pennsylania division, sharing responsibility for financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audits within the grocery division.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years in accounting, and strong Excel/Oracle E‑Business Suite skills. CPA preferred, with opportunities for growth in a nationwide logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred or in-progress.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong MS Office and Oracle E-Business Suite experience.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for financial reporting of a division.
• Prepare financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in audits and compliance with GAAP and SOX.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Supervise and train accounting staff.
• Manage tax filings for excise taxes as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Forecasting

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA in-progress / preferred

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

MS Office

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/

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Jessup

Work Locations

DC Pennsylvania

Business Unit

GR270

Job

Finance/Accounting

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

1st - Day

Employee Status

Regular