Staff Accountant – Day 1 Benefits & Reporting Growth

Core-Mark; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking an Accountant to support the finance and accounting team. The role performs month-end close activities, analyzes financial information, and prepares internal financial reports for the field.

It involves reconciling general ledger accounts, leading projects, and guiding Accounting Coordinators and staff as needed. The position works with vendors, banks, and auditors, and requires collaboration across levels to ensure timely reporting and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance with minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and internal staff.
• Must present a highly professional image and attitude.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking.
• Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.
• Prepare and/or review detailed journal entries.
• Prepare and record month-end accruals.
• Prepare and publish internal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Perform moderately complex accounting reconciliations and balance sheet trend analysis, as assigned.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations that aid management in determining the proper accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. Provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines. Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting projects as assigned by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking an Accountant to support the finance and accounting team. The role performs month-end close activities, analyzes financial information, and prepares internal financial reports for the field.

It involves reconciling general ledger accounts, leading projects, and guiding Accounting Coordinators and staff as needed. The position works with vendors, banks, and auditors, and requires collaboration across levels to ensure timely reporting and adherence to procedures.