Coordinator, Accounting

Job Attributes

108147BR
Finance
Full Time
Springfield, Massachusetts
Performance Springfield (0735)
September 24, 2024

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 customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Job Description
Under direct supervision, applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of financial and business transaction data, and prepares reports to ensure accurate accounting records. Performs complex clerical and entry-level accounting activities. Performs entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Posts open A/R adjustments, reconciles accounts, and checks for accuracy. Verifies, sorts, posts, and checks claims, bills, invoices, and vouchers. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
  • Assists with the refund process-creating and coordinating refund packets.
  • Works with open A/R adjustments, crediting and removing
  • Works to set up MDM and SAP vendor numbers.
  • Coordinates internal funds exchange with other PFG and PFS houses.
  • Assists with cash application and services as possible back up for deposit scanning and batch preparation.
    Perform complex clerical and entry-level accounting activities.
  • Weekly review of the vendor billings system ensuring close accuracy and timeliness of all billings.
  • Review all miscellaneous vendor bill back requests for supporting backup and accuracy prior to posting.
  • review and process all vendor/broker and Brands will call sample requests.
  • Manage and maintain the vendor billings default and system maintenance databases to ensure accuracy in email contact information for billing purposes.
  • Analyze and summarize purchasing and sales transaction data for use in the reconciliation of supplier payments for marketing and rebate programs.
  • Communicate and interact with suppliers, brokers, buyers, category managers and all other co-workers professionally.
  • Performs special projects and/or other duties as assigned per business needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable.
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm - Onsite position
Required Qualifications
• Must have strong computer skills, preferably with Microsoft Office: specifically in Excel spreadsheet applications and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work under and meet strict deadlines individually as well as in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a fast pace, changing environment
• Strong research and analytical skills
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6-12 Months of Accounting, accounting admin support or related area
Preferred Qualifications
• SAP application experience or exposure a plus
• 1-2 Years of Accounting, accounting admin support or related area.
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.