Staff Accountant

Overview

Who We Are: Chex Finer Foods is a third-generation, regional distributor of specialty and natural foods serving over 1,000 retailers along the east coast. As an industry leader for more than 60 years, we’ve delivered high-quality products through trusted partnerships, operational excellence, and exceptional service. Our close-knit team of employees are committed, driven, collaborative, creative and, above all else, passionate about what we do.

Come grow with us!

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable Staff Accountant to join our collaborative Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career and gain broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting within a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Support the Controller in managing the monthly close process, including transactional entries related to accounts receivable, inventory, prepaids, accruals, standard journal entries, and depreciation.
• Prepare and reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including bank and cash reconciliations, and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain and analyze prepaid schedules and prepare monthly cost allocations.
• Assist with bank deposits and ensure timely reconciliation of all cash accounts.
• Conduct income statement account variance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with preparing reports for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
• Participate in audits, process improvement initiatives, and special projects assigned.
• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
• Understanding of accounting practices and month-end close procedures
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented attitude

• Impact:
  Be a key contributor in a tight-knit team where your work is visible and valued
• Culture:
  We lead with trust, care deeply, and build lasting relationships – internally and externally
• Growth:
  As our business scales, you’ll gain exposure to new responsibilities, and development opportunities
• Stability: A growing, privately held company with long-term vision and values at our core
• Flexibility: A collaborative workplace with hybrid work options and work-life balance

• Full-time, Monday through Friday (hybrid eligible)
• Salary range is $90,000 - $100,000. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Chex Finer Foods offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan options, tuition reimbursement and much more!