Senior Accountant

Gordon Food Service•Wyoming, MI

20d•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 Senior Accountant develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control. Supports the general ledger closing cycle, fixed asset management, inventory control management, financial statement reporting, and projects requiring financial expertise.

Requirements

Minimum of four to six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor Degree in Accounting required.
Proficient in general ledger accounting, cost analysis, GAAP, and internal controls.
Experience manipulating large datasets with advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, macros).
Strong ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes, and implement data-driven solutions.
High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
A demonstrated commitment to teamwork, integrity, and customer service in line with our GFS Cornerstone Values.

Nice To Haves

Lease accounting experience is highly preferred.
Master Degree in Business Administration preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ensure a high level of integrity is maintained within the general ledger and financial statements.
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.
Completes monthly division and consolidated financial statements with related charts and graphs.
Evaluate alternatives and recommends process improvement solutions based on business needs and financial analyses.
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 recommendations to leadership to improve present and future financial performance.
Supports the budget process including training, system preparation, template preparation, analysis and financial statements.
Develop and conduct training on financial systems and processes to business users.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Senior Leadership.