Staff Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain primary responsibility over key AR accounts including payment portal management, collections, payment application, and trade spend/rebates accounting/reconciliation

• Responsible for accurate revenue recognition across all sales channels

• Research and resolve customer payment application discrepancies and deductions

• Point of escalation for all AR issues, disputes, and discrepancies

• Prepare monthly customer rebate analyses for Foodservice and Wholesale accounts

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and related analysis

• Support audits and lending examinations with data gathering and analysis

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records including robust documentation

• Support special projects as needed within the department and cross-functionally

• Assist with the preparation of compliance documentation (Insurance census audits, 401K audits, State and Local taxes, etc.)

• Perform testing of internal controls to support ongoing monitoring

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support key accounting and business initiatives

• Reports directly to the Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

• Strong understanding of all basic accounting principles in accordance with USGAAP

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency and prior experience with ERP software (NetSuite specifically preferred)

• Ability to work independently and manage workload and deadlines accordingly

• Strong attention to detail and motivated self-starter

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges based on the needs of the team and business

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure a plus

• Previous public accounting experience a plus