Senior Accountant: GAAP & Controls Lead

Feeser's Food Distributors; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeser’s Food Distributors in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support the closing cycle, and manage fixed assets and inventory controls.

You will help enforce internal controls, prepare reports for external accountants, and lead process improvements while staying compliant with GAAP.

The role requires a CPA or active licensure, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years professional experience in accounting, auditing or tax.
• CPA license or actively pursuing licensure preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Assist in month-end close checklist and timely updates for new activities.
• Draft and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Enforce internal controls to protect company assets, policies, and workflows.
• Lead fixed asset process: acquisitions/disposals, depreciation, reconciling subledger to GL.
• Maintain journal entry closing checklist and support documentation for entries.
• Assist in tax planning for Feeser’s entities.
• Administer and reconcile rebate programs with sales team.
• Coordinate external compilation processes with independent accountants.
• Provide training on accounting matters across departments.
• Stay updated on accounting pronouncements and disseminate to personnel.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel advanced

Audit/reporting software

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER:Foundedin 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family owned andoperatedfull-line foodservice distributorlocatedin Harrisburg,PAservicing the Mid-Atlantic region.Feeser’s provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer basecomprisedof restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

SUMMARY:This role is reporting directly to the Accounting Manager and responsible for day-day-day accounting activities including supporting theclosing cycle, fixed asset management, inventory control management,rebates and payrollaccounting,internal controls and policy and procedure maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage andmonitorall accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance withappropriate GAAPstandards and regulatory requirements

• Assistin managing the month end close checklist including ensuring all activities are completedtimelyand routine updates are reflected for new activities or changes to existing activities

• Manage the Company’s existing accounting policies and procedures and draft new policies, where needed

• Along with theAccounting Manager,assistwith the enforcement of internal controlsin order tomaximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

• Leadthe fixed asset process by recording acquisitions and disposals,maintainingasset records, calculating depreciation, reconciling the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies.

• Maintainsjournal entry closing checklist and endure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations, and account reconciliations

• Assistin tax planning for all Feeser’s entities incorporating any changes to existing tax regulations and Company operations/projects

• Administer customer rebate programs, including calculating monthly, quarterly, and annual rebates, reconciling balances, and preparing supporting reports. Coordinate with the sales team to ensure compliance with rebateagreements andtimelypayment processing.

• Act as the lead back-up tovendorrebate management,billingand accounting

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliation of investment accounts, ensuring balances, earnings, transactions, and valuations are accuratelyrecorded and reconciled to statements and the general ledger.

• Assistsin the preparation and coordination of the external compilation process by providing key reports and reconciliations to the independent accountants

• Conduct training within the organization to upskill workforce on key accounting and financial matters and metrics most relevant to eachdepartmentsresponsibilities

• Stayup-to-dateon latestAccountingpronouncements anddisseminateto relevant Company personnel

• Conductsstudies andsubmitsrecommendations for improving the organization’s accounting processes and procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned byAccounting Manager, which may include lease administration, inventory cost analysis, administration of capital approval process, and G/L account setup and maintenance

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Commitment andpracticeshigh levelof ethical and confidentiality standards, professionalism, and communication for long-term success.

• Knowledgeable of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards and regulations

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel including advancedproficiencyin Excel, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and data analysis tools

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present financial data clearly and concisely

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting(required)

• 5+ years professional experience in accounting,auditingor tax (required)

• Experienceas a user of anERP system (preferred)

• CPA license or actively pursuing licensure (preferred)

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.