Senior Accountant

Job Description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a growing, industry-leading organization in the food distribution sector to identify a Senior Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting management reporting, and driving process improvements across the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity and assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Record and maintain asset, liability, revenue, and expense transactions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across departments.
• Partner with leadership to ensure management reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain accounting processes and procedures while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Evaluate inventory and operational controls to identify cost-saving and profitability improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, warehouse, sales, and administrative teams.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, food production, or supply chain environments is highly preferred.