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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...
The Accountant interprets and implements complex financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning and control. Supports the general ledger closing cycle fixed asset management inventory control management financial statement reporting and projects requiring financial knowledge.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday 8:00am 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day from home.
What you will do:
Applies and monitors compliance with corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ensures a high level of integrity is maintained within the general ledger and financial statements.
Assists in the development of budget planning and other corporate financial requirements.
Participates in monthend quarterend and yearend general ledger closing cycle and financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries.
Collects appropriate data and prepares compliance returns.
Prepares and organizes data for audit.
Recommends proper handling of financial transactions.
Reviews investigates documents and assists in the implementation of accounting systems and internal control procedures.
Analyzes financial and nonfinancial information to identify trends or concerns providing information to leadership to improve present and future financial performance.
Prepares adhoc reports and analyses in areas such as margin operating expenses budget variance and statistical reports.
Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organizations accounting processes and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership which may include: trans and warehouse reporting fixed asset reporting lease administration inventory cost analysis administration of capital approval process G/L account setup and maintenance MPC user security and system maintenance.
What you bring to the table:
Minimum two years related experience.
Bachelors Degree in Accounting required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) preferred.
Must have knowledge of general ledger accounting cost accounting and analysis Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting Standards for Private Entities (ASPE) and internal control analysis and implementation. Must know advanced principles of analysis reporting and information valuation must understand process improvement strategies and be technologically adaptable.
Experience manipulating large amounts of data.
Works in a way that supports the GFS Cornerstone Values. This includes ongoing demonstration of a customerservice attitude; cooperation and respect for others; openmindedness; integrity; initiative; value consciousness; and strong motivation toward company team and individual results.
Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets (pivot tables macros lookups)
Able to investigate and problem solve.
High attention to detail and integrity of data.
Excellent written verbal organizational and communication skills.
Able to work independently or within a team environment.
Able to adapt to various forms of technology.
Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form; detects problems or opportunities; gathers and organizes all relevant information; identifies underlying issues or problems; recognizes trends; and identifies causeeffect relationships. Commits to action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into considerations resources constraints and organizational values: informs or collaborates with others as appropriate.
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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobaccofree.
Gordon Food Service is a drugfree workplace and conducts preemployment drug tests.
Employment Type
Full-Time
