Sr. Accountant- Financial Reporting (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

US Foods • Rosemont, IL

1d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! The Sr. Accountant of Financial Reporting will be accountable for the month-end and year-end close processes including company consolidation, SEC financial reporting, corporate accounting, and project management. Financial reporting and analysis for both internal and external use. Collaborates with and acts as a key contact for the Controller’s Group, specifically for corporate accounting, analysis, and projects/initiatives incorporated into or impacting these areas. This role works closely with the Controller’s Group, Finance team, and external auditors. This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience).
• 3 years of relevant work experience required (in role or similar role)
• Strong accounting experience with the ability to think through unfamiliar transactions and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Desire to work directly with operating company management to resolve issues and questions.
• Technically sound in US GAAP.
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office
• Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking – Able to organize their own work and meet deadlines as well as assist others with their planning. Follows through on commitments. Manages competing demands.
• Attention to Detail – Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracy.
• Independent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvement.
• Problem Solving - Solves problems independently, many of which are complex.
• Analytical – Strong analytic skills. Analyzes complex information.
• Adaptability - Must be able thrive in a dynamic work environment that fosters open communication, collaboration, improvement and team work. Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and change approach to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Strong written and verbal communication skills. Communicating to a variety of audiences. Ability to formulate comprehensive materials presented to, and used by, Executive Leadership Team.
• Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Team Participation – Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Will sometimes lead the team and others.

Nice To Haves

• Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA, MBA).
• Audit experience with a Big Four accounting firm, or publicly held industry experience, a plus
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Blackline, wDesk systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by completing areas of focus related to consolidations and corporate accounting.
• Compilation and posting of assigned corporate accounting month-end journal entries.
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist manager with the account reconciliation system (Blackline) administration support.
• Maintain journal entry closing checklist and ensure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations and account reconciliations.
• Corporate accounting for and analysis of Debt.
• Calculate and provide quarterly loan covenants and monthly borrowing base calculations to Treasury department.
• Preparation and compilation of internal management review presentations and reporting packages.
• Support SOX compliance processes.
• Assist manager with the PeopleSoft super user role for the general ledger system.
• Proactively analyze and evaluate requirements for systems solutions and enhancements.
• Support/lead, as directed, special projects, process improvement efforts, reconciliation system/process improvements, report streamlining, etc.
• Ad-hoc accounting and operational initiatives/projects, including but not limited to, assistance with the roll out of new or revised company policies, future system implementations, and acquisition integrations.
• Support supplemental audits, and preparation of additional required filings (e.g. Pension Plan Financial Statements).
• Assist in preparation and coordination of the external audit process by providing key reports and reconciliations to the auditors.
• Compile and provide audit workpapers as requested.
• Ability to work closely with Manager and Director of Financial Reporting to assist with 10Q and 10K processes, including supporting the Investor Relations team.
• Responsible for preparation of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and various footnote disclosures.
• Assist with XBRL tagging over external financial filings.
• Preparation of 10K and 10Q tie outs and tie outs supporting the Investor Relations team.
• Advocate and demonstrate the values and behaviors of the Company Cultural Beliefs.

Benefits

• This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
• Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees