Senior Accountant

Company Description: Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future. Job Description: The primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant is to ensure that transactions and consolidations are properly reflected in the Company's General Ledger on a timely basis in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant also ensures that SOX controls and reporting requirements placed on a public company are properly executed. Responsible for the preparation, to include adequate supporting documentation, and review of General Ledger Journal entries during the month-end close. Responsible for development and maintenance of account analysis/reconciliation process. Ensures that all account analysis/reconciliation procedures comply with GAAP. Process must include adequate documentation such as account reconciliation summary and documentation of accounting entries for manager/supervisor review. Responsible for monthly Balance sheet review for all assigned areas of the balance sheet; this review includes variance analysis to last year and current year budget and resolution of all outstanding issues. Responsible for preparing schedules and reports in support of annual and interim audit. Responsible for developing all accounting procedures for new processes and to ensure adequate reporting and control consistent with corporate guidelines and GAAP. Once process is final, responsible to communicate to appropriate users and Business Partners. Responsible for preparation of necessary presentations, including, but not limited to period-end financial reviews. Responsible for any ad-hoc analysis requests from client groups in finance and other functional areas. Responsible for assessing financial and accounting issues related to new business and strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Benefits: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred At least 4 years of relevant accounting and/or reporting experience, with at least 2 years of relevant month end close experience Medium to large size company experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent Excel as well as analytical and complex spreadsheet skills Working knowledge of a medium or large-scale ERP accounting system; SAP and/or Blackline experience preferred Ability to drive process improvement Self Very strong organizational skills Ability to meet strict deadlines Preferred qualifications: Master's Degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited University Excellent accounting skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB accounting standards Master's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred 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; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr