Staff Accountant - Growth & Month-End Impact

Performance Foodservice; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an Accountant to support the finance and accounting team. The role involves month-end close, analysis of financial information, and preparation of internal financial reports.

You will reconcile general ledger accounts, lead groups on projects, and provide guidance to staff while interacting with vendors, banks, and auditors as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and collaborative work across the organization to ensure proper accounting

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance with minimum GPA 3.0.
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must present a highly professional image and attitude.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking.
• Self-motivated with initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and 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.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations for reserves, assets and expenditures; suggest process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines; lead projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance (GPA 3.0)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking an Accountant to support the finance and accounting team. The role involves month-end close, analysis of financial information, and preparation of internal financial reports.

You will reconcile general ledger accounts, lead groups on projects, and provide guidance to staff while interacting with vendors, banks, and auditors as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and collaborative work across the organization to ensure proper accounting