Accounting Manager

Core-Mark; Lawrenceville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vistar, a leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor, seeks an experienced accounting leader to supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and provide accurate financial reporting. You will guide a team through complex reconciliations, ensuring internal controls and SOX compliance while supporting payroll and cash disbursement activities.

Candidate should have GAAP expertise, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead through change in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Must have GAAP knowledge and experience in internal controls.
• SOX compliance understanding and governance experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee internal financial reporting and account analysis.
• Support payroll and cash disbursement activities and ad hoc projects.
• Lead and develop accounting staff through coaching and performance management.
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Excel proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Leadership during change

Analytical skills

Access knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Job description

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

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

Position Purpose:

Key responsibilities include supervision of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes, internal financial reporting, account analysis, payroll and cash disbursement support activities, and special projects. Internal contact with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, auditors, banks and customers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Supervise associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Supervise and participate in monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close for OpCo.
• Perform and/or review complex accounting reconciliation and analysis.
• Direct activities of teams responsible for general ledger accounting, vendor billing, cash reconciliation, fixed assets and related capital expenditure accounting.
• Provide strategic recommendations for process improvements and efficient use of resources. Effectively lead team(s) through change.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger Ensure transactions are performed within a sound internal control environment. Perform financial analysis as required. Prepare various ad hoc reports, conduct analyses, and complete special projects as required.
• Recommend and ensure adherence to accounting policies. Prepare and review schedules for internal/external auditors in connection with reviews/audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

10 Years + Accounting experience, including supervisory experience in a high-volume transaction environment.

Strong understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required. Demonstrated ability to positively lead teams through change. Working knowledge and analytical skills to make independent judgments in relation to complex accounting processes and the business. Strong computer and analytical skills - High proficiency in Excel, working knowledge of Access.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a high-volume, changing environment. Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures. Self motivated with ability to work under and meet strict deadlines individually as well as in a team environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees. Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related area of study

10 Years + Accounting and/or food service distribution industry experience.

SAP experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.