Accounting Manager

Job Attributes

108714BR
Finance
Full Time
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Business Service Center (0900)
November 04, 2024

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
The duties will include overseeing the GL and tax compliance process.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of corporate accounting function.
  • Supervise and develop the existing accounting staff which includes hands-on involvement in the General Ledger, Cash, Accounts Receivable, Prepaids, Inventory, Expenses and Accruals, Taxes, Reserves etc. including ongoing performance reviews.
  • Timely monthly closings, financial statement preparation, and review.
  • Preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations as part of month-end close.
  • Assist with external audit.
  • Assist FP&A and/or operating divisions with the investigation of unusual and/or significant items.
  • Organize and lead special projects.
  • Assist in acquisition due diligence and integration.
  • Other projects or duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of related experience, 5+ years supervisory experience
• Ability to work with large amounts of computer data
• Effective communication skills - oral, written and presentation
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley
• Strong work ethic and proven ability to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA Certificate strongly 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.