What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Loffredo Fresh Foods?
Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Staff Accountant based out of our Des Moines Headquarters. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.
What We Look For:
- 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and general accounting procedures
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure financial data integrity
- Critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
- A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- A collaborative mindset to work effectively with team members and vendors
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for clear and professional interactions
- A willingness to learn, improve processes, and embrace new challenges
What You’ll Do:
- Assists with calculation and preparation of month end and annual financial and operational reports
- Conducts bank reconciliation
- Assists in month end closing process including preparation of journal entries
- Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to budget
- Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions
- Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Processes fixed assets by receiving related AP invoices, tracking fixed assets for all companies
- Assists with budgets and forecasting
- Assists with annual audits
- Assists in special projects and completes duties as deemed necessary by management
What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
- 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
- Paid time off & Paid holidays
- Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program
