Accountant II

Company

Description:

Performance Food Group is a customer‑centric food service distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000‑plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) 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

The Accountant will support the finance and accounting for PFG locations as assigned. 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 certain general ledger accounts. 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, internal and external auditors as needed. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field
• Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information
• General ledger accounting system experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a changing environment
• Self‑motivated with ability to work under and meet strict deadlines individually as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

• Public accounting experience is a plus
• AS400, IBM Cognos and exposure to inventory management systems or other major ERP solutions a plus
• Be aware of SOX requirements and maintain compliance with key controls related to accounting duties
• Participation in process improvement initiatives