Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk | Performance Food Group

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Clerk role at Performance Food Group, a leading distributor of food and related products across North America. The company, through its Core-Mark subsidiary, is the largest marketer of consumer goods for convenience retail, empowering customers, employees, and communities. This position is vital for supporting the accounting department by coordinating various activities and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of specific financial tasks.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Team:
  Accounting Department
• Mission:
  To administer and coordinate accounting activities and complete specific tasks to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office Applications, ten-key adding machine, facsimile, copy machine

• Accounts Receivable & Payable:
  Process assigned duties related to both accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Invoice & Payment Processing:
  Enter and prepare invoices for payment, then process these payments electronically or via check.
• Bank Reconciliation:
  Prepare bank postings and perform reconciliations against the general ledger.
• Discrepancy Resolution:
  Work collaboratively with other departments to effectively solve any financial discrepancies.
• Document Management & Support:
  Review and accurately post payments in a timely manner, file and collate accounting documents, and perform other duties to support the department.

• Background:
  Entry-Level professional with foundational knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting principles.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in operating a ten-key adding machine; skilled in using various office equipment including a computer terminal (Microsoft Office Applications), facsimile, and copy machine; strong communication abilities to interact courteously with customers, vendors, and internal departments; aptitude for maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality; capacity for sound decision-making and interpretive expertise to accomplish goals.