Staff Accountant II (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

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Rosemont, IL
50K-80K Annually
Junior
Food
The Role
The Staff Accountant II is responsible for preparing financial statements, month-end journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX controls. This role collaborates with corporate functions and internal/external auditors and supports financial reporting and project tasks.
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Responsible for end-to-end process and analysis and preparing accounting/tax and reporting activities. Delivers timely and accurate finance and accounting services in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and consideration of proper SOX controls. Collaborates with corporate office functions and divisional accounting/ analysis/tax activities. Performs compilation, posting and review of assigned month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
This position has been segmented as hybrid meaning the work is a combination of onsite and remote work.

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare month-end journal entries and complete general ledger account analysis.

  • Prepare periodic financial statements and supporting schedules (profit & loss, balance sheet).

  • Preparation of 10K and 10Q and earnings release tie outs.

  • Preparation of internal reporting materials provided to executive leadership.

  • Compile and provide audit support as requested by internal and external auditors.

  • Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations. Assist manager with the account reconciliation system (Blackline) administration support.

  • Support SOX compliance processes.

  • Maintain journal entry closing checklist and ensure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations and account reconciliations.

  • Assist manager with the PeopleSoft super user role for the general ledger system.

  • Assist with projects, research and system related tasks as assigned.

  • Develop end-to-end process and business knowledge of assigned area

  • Skilled at demonstrating the values and behaviors of the Company Cultural Beliefs

  • Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities related to maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger, reports, and financial statements.

  • Respond to moderately complex questions within existing policies and procedures, exercising some independent judgement.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager


Qualifications:


Education/Training:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience)

  • MA/MBA preferred

  • Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA)


Related Experience/Requirements:

  • 2 years of relevant work experience required (in role or similar role)

  • Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize work and meet deadlines without regular guidance

  • Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent

  • Communications - Verbal & Written skills are clear and concise

  • Analytical - Strong analytical skill

  • Problem Solving - Solves problems mostly independently, some of which are complex

  • Independent Thinking - Manages assigned tasks with little direction

  • Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates

  • Interpersonal - Has established strong working relationships with others

Universal Pay Verbiage:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $50,000 and $80,000 per year.

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus opportunities.

​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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Top Skills

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The Company
Englewood, CO
22,022 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.

With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.

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