Staff Accountant - Rotational

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

Position Summary

The Accountant will support the finance and accounting team for PFG. Perform month-end close activities, analyze and verify financial information, and prepare internal financial reports. Provide information to the field regarding accounting practices and procedures. Reconcile and review general ledger accounts as assigned. Apply accounting knowledge to lead groups on projects. Provide guidance to Accounting Coordinators and Accountant I staff, and perform related work as required. Work internally with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, banks, and external auditors as needed. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, and, as required, perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Description

The Accountant will support the finance and accounting team for PFG. Perform month-end close activities, analyze and verify financial information, and prepare internal financial reports. Provide information to the field regarding accounting practices and procedures. Reconcile and review general ledger accounts as assigned. Apply accounting knowledge to lead groups on projects. Provide guidance to Accounting Coordinators and Accountant I staff, and perform related work as required. Work internally with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, banks, and external auditors as needed. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, and, as required, perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position 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

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Required 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.

Compensation

55,800 per year