Accountant II
Company: Performance Food Group
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
**72188BR****Job Title:**Accountant II**Location:**Performance
Merch Hattiesburg (0500)**Job Description:**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, and 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.**Req
Number:**72188BR**Address Line 1:**1100 Edwards Street**Job
Location:**Hattiesburg, Mississippi (MS)**Shift:**1st Shift**Full
Time / Part Time:**Full Time**EEO Statement:**Performance Food
Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the
"Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran
status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local,
state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the
following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy
(http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster
(http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement
(http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy
Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .**Required
Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or
related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
in related field- 1+ years of experience in general ledger
accounting- 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**Division:**Performance Foodservice**Job
Category:**Finance**Preferred Qualifications:**- 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**State:**Mississippi**Company Description:**Performance
Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique
relationship with a variety of local customers, including
independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools,
and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs,
consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each
customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu
development, product selection and operational strategies. The
Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes
above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve
their dreams.**Benefits:**Click Here for Benefits Information
(https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)
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