Accounting Analyst

FHLB Des Moines; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Accounting Analyst to oversee general ledger activities across assigned Sysco entities and accounts. You will ensure timely month-end close, manage risk, and drive accurate reporting.

A strong background in reconciliations, journal entries, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years accounting or related experience.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (Workday) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Review and approve medium to high risk journal entries.
• Act as escalation point for balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee month-end close tasks and consolidation reporting.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Reconciliations

Discrepancy resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: US6440 Sysco Business Services, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 77077 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $66,100.00 - $99,100.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Position Purpose: The Accounting Analyst reports to the Accounting Team Lead and is responsible for overseeing the overall general ledger and accounting related activities related to assigned Sysco entities and accounts. They ensure timely completion of close related activities and manage risk based on exception reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible to review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant to lower risk and ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Responsible to review and approve medium to high risk journal entries as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant
• Act as the escalation point of contact for the Sysco entities on the balance sheet accounts assigned
• Overall responsibility for month-end task list, including BPC reporting packages for financial consolidation, on assigned accounts and entities to ensure all period close activities are completed on time and accurately
• Regularly attend key stakeholder meetings to discuss open risks and develop action plans to resolve
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Develops and performs analytics on key accounts to drive resolution, create efficiencies in reviews, provide entity wide visibility, and reduce overall risk.
• Responsible for understanding and applying the Financial & Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM) and suggesting additions and/or updates where necessary
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Review and provide feedback to the SBS Global team regarding Reconciliations, Journal Entries and other assigned tasks
• Review and approve SOPs prepared by Global Staff Accountants; ensure the accuracy of current SOPs and assist Global Staff Accountants to revise if needed
• Mentor new Accounting Analysts at SBS and Staff Accountants at SBS Global team members on Sysco Accounting processes and culture
• Suggest process improvements and works with upstream process owners to streamline the end-to-end processes
• Support the Accounting Team Lead on overall team management where necessary
• Complete special projects as necessary
• Ensures adherence to department goals/metrics, Internal Audit reports, and SLAs.

Education/Experience:

• 5 years Accounting or related experience required
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required

Skills:

• Demonstrates the ability to analyze and reconcile reports
• Ability to find & resolve discrepancies
• Able to work cross-functionally to solve problems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e., workday)
• Strong communication skills

Overview:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date: 09/14/2026 The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.