Financial Analyst

Gordon Food Service•Michigan, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary: The Financial Analyst applies accounting principles to compile financial information, maintain general ledger, track inventory (raw material and finished goods), and prepares financial reports.

Requirements

Two to four years previous accounting experience with an understanding of cost accounting, internal controls and a level of understanding of information technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related.
Must have knowledge of general ledger accounting, cost accounting and analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal control analysis and implementation.
Experience manipulating large amounts of data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is essential.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in the general accounting cycle, including general ledger, cost accounting, and GAAP.
This role requires experience manipulating large datasets and a proven ability to analyze financial activity, problem-solve with accuracy, and implement internal controls.
Successful candidates will be highly self-directed, react well under pressure in a cross-functional team, and demonstrate a commitment to taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

Prepares weekly reporting to summarize current and projected company financial position to include but is not limited to; gross margin analysis, labor variance reporting, yield reporting, expense analysis and management of the trial balance.
Accounting duties to include: processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing and posting labor cost, reconciling inventory, processing credit and collection, and performing month end close tasks.
Reviews the weekly pricing function, and develops and maintains item maintenance cost calculations for all items.
Ensures the inventory tracking system (database) is updated and calculates all costs accurately.
Monitors internal control and risk assurance activities and ensures compliance with basic accounting principles and company procedures.
Identifies trends and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
Analyzes data and develops reporting for management use as appropriate.
Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature.
Ability to manage time effectively and compile information in a timely fashion.
Performs other duties as assigned.