Accounting Manager

Sysco; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a seasoned finance professional to assist the controller and RCFO in securing financial operations, managing the accounting department, and aligning fiscal strategy with company goals. This Ohio-based role supervises AP/AR teams and oversees close processes and reporting.

You will lead financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting, and cost-control initiatives, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 5 years of accounts payable experience required, with 1+ year leading others.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommended actions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Accounting staff.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.
• Enter monthly journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manage business license renewals and tax filings.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvements.
• Assist in internal controls and reporting compliance.
• Lead process improvements in transactional workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Company:

US1079 Buckhead Meat Midwest, Inc.-Ohio Division

Zip Code:

43619

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the controller, RCFO, and Region CFO in securing financial operations, managing the accounting department, and working to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct the work of Accounts Payable Associates, Accounts Receivable Associates, and Accounting Associates.
• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Prepare Sysco weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Enter monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Manage business license application renewals as necessary.
• Oversee the close of multiple sets of books and records.
• Responsible for ensuring account reconciliations are completed timely, correctly, and address reconciling items within Sysco requirements.
• Business process management of the underlying transactional processes are maintained and performed timely.
• Support the weekly reporting process.
• Support the forecast process.
• Assist with annual Sysco budgets.
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability.
• Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses.
• Prepare and file local tax returns.
• Participate in shrink committee.
• Supervise and direct the work of Accounts Payable Associates, Accounts Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.

Experience:

• 5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1+ year leading others.

Skills:

• Organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software.
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data.

Decision-making authority:

• Ensure proper reporting and compliance.
• Issuance of financial statements.

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.