Senior Accountant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Buyers Edge Platform Full time
Who are we?

Fresh Services stands as the backbone of operational support for Fresh Concepts, Produce Alliance, and Fresh Alliance, offering a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the seamless functioning of these entities.

Fresh Services, an internal Buyers Edge Platform brand resource, is the operational arm of the Fresh Division as a whole. Our team provides food safety and quality assurance, cutting-edge technology solutions, central billing services, a produce support team, marketing innovation and a full implementation and pricing team. By providing full-service support in these essential areas, Fresh Services empowers our clients to navigate the complexities of the foodservice industry with confidence, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence.

This position is hybrid based out of our Bannockburn, IL or Downtown Chicago, IL office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting processes and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Your impact:
  • General Accounting:
    • Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
    • Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
    • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Process overhead payables and responsible for treasury activities.
  • Understanding of intercompany transactions and able to assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.
  • Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
    • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Audit & Compliance:
    • Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests.
    • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
    • Maintain and update internal control documentation.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
    • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and systems.
About you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience in public accounting or a similar industry is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What's in this for you:

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don't have to accrue time off in order to take it

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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