Staff Accountant

Loffredo Fresh Foods • Des Moines, IA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Staff Accountant based out of our Des Moines Headquarters. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 5 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and general accounting procedures
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure financial data integrity
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
• A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with team members and vendors
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills for clear and professional interactions
• A willingness to learn, improve processes, and embrace new challenges

Responsibilities

• Assists with calculation and preparation of month end and annual financial and operational reports
• Conducts bank reconciliation
• Assists in month end closing process including preparation and posting of journal entries
• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to budget
• Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Processes fixed assets by receiving related AP invoices, tracking fixed assets for all companies
• Assists with budgets and forecasting
• Assists with annual audits
• Assists in special projects and completes duties as deemed necessary by management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees