Staff Accountant

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Are you looking to build your accounting career with a stable, family-owned company that offers broad exposure across multiple accounting disciplines? Lakeside Foods is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance activities, and other key accounting functions that help drive business success.

In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of accounting responsibilities while working with an experienced team in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to continue developing their skills and expand their business knowledge.

• A broad accounting role with exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax support, compliance, and business operations
• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment grounded in Teamwork at Lakeside (TAL)
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that support business performance and continuous improvement
• A stable, family-owned company with a long‑term outlook and strong values
• A choice of three quality, affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision and dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution / flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation
• Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection activities
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules and documentation
• Prepare tax schedules and related supporting documentation
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records and reporting
• Support property tax filings, business licenses, and other compliance reporting requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other business partners
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• One to five years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills