Categories: Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting

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The Sr. Accountant of Financial Reporting will be accountable for the month-end and year-end close processes including company consolidation, SEC financial reporting, corporate accounting, and project management. Financial reporting and analysis for both internal and external use. Collaborates with and acts as a key contact for the Controller’s Group, specifically for corporate accounting, analysis, and projects/initiatives incorporated into or impacting these areas. This role works closely with the Controller’s Group, Finance team, and external auditors.

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by completing areas of focus related to consolidations and corporate accounting.

• Compilation and posting of assigned corporate accounting month-end journal entries.

• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.  Assist manager with the account reconciliation system (Blackline) administration support.

• Maintain journal entry closing checklist and ensure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations and account reconciliations. 

• Corporate accounting for and analysis of Debt. Calculate and provide quarterly loan covenants and monthly borrowing base calculations to Treasury department.

• Preparation and compilation of internal management review presentations and reporting packages.

• Support SOX compliance processes.

• Assist manager with the PeopleSoft super user role for the general ledger system. Proactively analyze and evaluate requirements for systems solutions and enhancements.

• Support/lead, as directed, special projects, process improvement efforts, reconciliation system/process improvements, report streamlining, etc.

• Ad-hoc accounting and operational initiatives/projects, including but not limited to, assistance with the roll out of new or revised company policies, future system implementations, and acquisition integrations.

• Support supplemental audits, and preparation of additional required filings (e.g. Pension Plan Financial Statements).

• Assist in preparation and coordination of the external audit process by providing key reports and reconciliations to the auditors. Compile and provide audit workpapers as requested.

• Ability to work closely with Manager and Director of Financial Reporting to assist with 10Q and 10K processes, including supporting the Investor Relations team.

• Responsible for preparation of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and various footnote disclosures. 

• Assist with XBRL tagging over external financial filings.

• Preparation of 10K and 10Q tie outs and tie outs supporting the Investor Relations team.

• Advocate and demonstrate the values and behaviors of the Company Cultural Beliefs.

Qualifications:
Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience).

• Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA, MBA).

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience required (in role or similar role)

• Experience: Strong accounting experience with the ability to think through unfamiliar transactions and suggest appropriate solutions.  Desire to work directly with operating company management to resolve issues and questions.

• Technical: Technically sound in US GAAP.  Ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.

• Strong proficiency with MS Office

• Audit experience with a Big Four accounting firm, or publicly held industry experience, a plus

• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Blackline, wDesk systems a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking – Able to organize their own work and meet deadlines as well as assist others with their planning. Follows through on commitments. Manages competing demands.

• Attention to Detail – Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracy.

• Independent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments.  Brings forward ideas for improvement.

• Problem Solving - Solves problems independently, many of which are complex.

• Analytical – Strong analytic skills.  Analyzes complex information.

• Adaptability - Must be able thrive in a dynamic work environment that fosters open communication, collaboration, improvement and team work. Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and change approach to best fit the situation.

• Communications – Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Communicating to a variety of audiences.  Ability to formulate comprehensive materials presented to, and used by, Executive Leadership Team.

• Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others.  Able to manage interactions across all levels of the organization.

• Team Participation – Collaborates well with team members and other work associates.  Will sometimes lead the team and others.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$65,000 - $100,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***