Accountant

Gordon Food Service•Michigan, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant interprets and implements complex financial and accounting concepts to support financial planning and internal control. Reporting to the Finance-Specialty Companies Supervisor, this role supports the general ledger closing cycle, fixed asset management, inventory control, financial statement reporting, and special projects requiring advanced financial expertise.

Requirements

Minimum two years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Strong proficiency in general ledger, cost accounting, GAAP/ASPE, and internal controls design/analysis.
Advanced Excel skills (pivots, macros, lookups) with demonstrated experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets.
Proven ability to investigate complex data, identify trends, and execute logical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Adaptable to new technologies with a solid understanding of process improvement, reporting, and information valuation.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; highly effective working independently or in a team.
Aligned with GFS Cornerstone Values—demonstrating integrity, customer focus, initiative, value consciousness, and mutual respect.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies and monitors compliance with corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ensures a high level of integrity is maintained within the general ledger and financial statements.
Assists in the development of budget, planning, and other corporate financial requirements.
Participates in month-end, quarter-end and year-end general ledger closing cycle and financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries.
Collects appropriate data and prepares compliance returns.
Prepares and organizes data for audit.
Recommends proper handling of financial transactions.
Reviews, investigates, documents, and assists in the implementation of accounting systems and internal control procedures.
Analyzes financial and nonfinancial information to identify trends or concerns, providing information to leadership to improve present and future financial performance.
Prepares ad-hoc reports and analyses in areas such as margin, operating expenses, budget variance, and statistical reports.
Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting processes and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership, which may include: trans and warehouse reporting, fixed asset reporting, lease administration, inventory cost analysis, administration of capital approval process, G/L account setup and maintenance, MPC user security and system maintenance.