Performance Food Group Looking for Accountant II at Englewood, Colorado, United States Full Time

Full Job Description

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a
customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in
Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in
1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution
centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued
suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers
thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to
independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry
locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending
distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers,
and theaters across the U.S.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and
  benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock
  Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time
  Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential
  work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and
  inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards,
  recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

The Accountant will support the finance and
accounting for PFG locations as assigned. Perform month-end close
activities, analyze and verify financial information, and prepare
internal financial reports. Provide information to the field regarding
accounting practices and procedures. Reconcile and review certain
general ledger accounts. Apply accounting knowledge to lead groups on
projects. Provide guidance to Accounting Coordinators and Accountant I
staff, and perform related work as required. Work internally with
employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may
include vendors, and banks internal and external auditors as needed.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as
required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the
company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare
  entries to accounts.
• Prepare and/or review detailed journal
  entries.
• Prepare and record month-end accruals.
• Prepare and publish internal month-end, quarter-end, and
  year-end reporting.
• Perform moderately complex accounting
  reconciliations and balance sheet trend analysis, as assigned.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations that aid management
  in determining the proper accounting of reserves, assets and
  expenditures. Provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines.
  Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting
  projects as assigned by management.
• Performs other related
  duties as assigned.
• Hybrid Schedule: 2 days remote, 3 days in
  office
• Bonus: 10%

Required
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or
related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in
related field

2-4 years of experience in general ledger
accounting

4-6 years business experience

Thorough
understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated oral/written communication,
interpersonal, organizational, and customer service
skills

Demonstrated computer and analytical
skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial
information

General ledger accounting system
experience

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle
multiple projects/tasks in a changing
environment

Self-motivated with ability to work under and meet
strict deadlines individually as well as in a team
environment

Knowledge and understanding of internal control
environment

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working
knowledge of Microsoft Access

Ability to work flexible hours as
required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors:
Accounting, Finance or related field

1 – 3 years
experience

Public accounting experience is a plus

AS400,
IBM Cognos and exposure to inventory management systems or other major
ERP solutions a plus

Be aware of SOX requirements and maintain
compliance with key

controls related to accounting
duties

Participation in process improvement
initiatives

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group
and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the “Company”)
provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and
employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital
status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws
and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1)
our EEO Policy ; (2) the “EEO is the Law” poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement
.