Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER :   Founded in 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor located in Harrisburg, PA servicing the Mid-Atlantic region.  Feeser’s provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base comprised of restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

SUMMARY : This role is reporting directly to the Accounting Manager and responsible for day-to-day accounting activities including supporting the closing cycle, fixed asset management, inventory control management, rebates and payroll accounting, internal controls and policy and procedure maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist in managing the month end close checklist including ensuring all activities are completed timely and routine updates are reflected for new activities or changes to existing activities
• Manage the Company’s existing accounting policies and procedures and draft new policies, where needed
• Along with the Accounting Manager, assist with the enforcement of internal controls in order to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Manage fixed asset inventory and tax basis for all properties as part of the Feeser’s portfolio.  This includes managing capital additions, book vs tax depreciation, maintaining separate records by property and paying routine invoices
• Maintains journal entry closing checklist and endure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations, and account reconciliations
• Assist in tax planning for all Feeser’s entities incorporating any changes to existing tax regulations and Company operations / projects
• Perform state and local tax filings (monthly and quarterly) including submitting payment to respective state and local government entities
• Act as the lead back-up to rebates management, billing and accounting
• Actively assist in the bi-weekly payroll including reviewing payroll records, assisting in adjustments as necessary, and preparing payroll analytics
• Assists in the preparation and coordination of the external compilation process by providing key reports and reconciliations to the independent accountants
• Conduct training within the organization to upskill workforce on key accounting and financial matters and metrics most relevant to each department's responsibilities
• Stay up to date on latest accounting pronouncements and disseminate to relevant Company personnel
• Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting processes and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager, which may include lease administration, inventory cost analysis, administration of capital approval process, and G / L account setup and maintenance

SKILLS REQUIRED :

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Feeser's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified women, minorities, and US military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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