Finance Associate

Sysco Corp.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp seeks a Finance Associate to support month-end close activities and collaborate with the Sysco Finance Services team. The role focuses on transactional accounting tasks, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination with local and corporate teams.

Bachelor degree preferred with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/workday systems is expected to enable accurate financial reporting and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Root-cause analysis for resolving disputes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/finance software (ERP/Workday).
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally within Sysco and with GPOs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Region finance team in the monthly close process.
• Collaborate with FP accounting to ensure timely, accurate close.
• Develop and deploy tools and processes across the organization.
• Provide cross-functional support for local and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Root-cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Workday

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

## Finance AssociateApply: Freshpoint Pittsburgh - Warrendale: Full time: Posted Today: R268124**Company:**US1592 Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp**Sales Territory:****Zip Code:**15086**Travel Percentage:****COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors**Job Summary:**The Finance Associate is responsible for general duties in support of the OpCo (operating company) operations and works in collaboration with SBS (Sysco Business Services) to assist in resolving exceptions and issues. This Finance role is responsible for performing selected Finance and accounting duties that are transactional or administrative.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Support the Region finance team is the monthly close process* Collaborate with FP accounting in the monthly process to ensure a timely accurate close* Develop, and deploy tools and processes across the organization as business defines* Provide support cross-functionally with all departments on both local and corporate initiatives* Perform other duties as assigned**Education Required:*** Bachelor degree preferred**Technical Skills and Abilities:*** Demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills* Root-cause analysis skills for solving customer disputes* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting / finance software ERP Systems (e.g., Workday) or workflow systems* Ability to collaborate and work cross functions within Sysco and with GPOs**Physical Demands:*** Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.**Work Environment:*** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**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 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.