Staff Accountant

Position Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting functions supporting one or more of the company's operating subsidiaries, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and assistance with month-end and year-end close. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-company environment. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End Close Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, intercompany allocations, etc.) Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations across assigned operating entities Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to meet reporting deadlines Maintain accurate general ledger detail and supporting schedules Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Support Review and reconcile AR/AP subledgers to the general ledger Assist with customer billing related to storage fees, packaging services, or brokerage commissions as applicable Support vendor invoice coding and approval workflows Intercompany Accounting Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across the five operating companies Ensure proper elimination entries are recorded for consolidated reporting Inventory & Cost Accounting (as applicable by entity) Assist with inventory reconciliations for brokerage and packaging operations (frozen product held in storage, in transit, or in process) Support cost of goods sold analysis and packaging materials/cost tracking Coordinate with warehouse/operations teams on physical inventory counts Reporting & Analysis Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages by entity and on a consolidated basis Support budget-to-actual variance analysis Assist with schedules for financial statement audits, tax preparation, and lender/bank reporting Compliance & Internal Controls Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policy Support internal control procedures and assist with external audit requests Assist with sales/use tax and other regulatory filings as needed Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with operations, warehouse, and brokerage teams to ensure accurate financial data flow Support ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives across the parent company and its subsidiaries Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry) Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, etc.) Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities/deadlines simultaneously High attention to detail and accuracy Preferred Experience in food/beverage, cold storage/logistics, distribution, or brokerage industries Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated accounting environments Experience with inventory accounting or cost accounting Familiarity with intercompany transactions and eliminations Key Competencies Analytical thinking and problem-solving Clear written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a multi-entity structure Adaptability across different business models (warehousing, manufacturing/packaging, brokerage) Integrity and discretion with financial data Physical/Work Environment Primarily office-based; occasional visits to warehouse or packaging facility may be required [Add if applicable: exposure to cold storage environments during facility visits] Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $35/Hour to $45/Hour, commensurate with experience Health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The VPS Companies, Inc.