Accountant III

Accounting Position

Shift: Monday - Friday (on-site) 8a-5pm (occasional Sundays once a month 8-5p typically the last Sunday (remote))

Bill Rate: $40/hr (raise upon FTE hire) Interview: Phone interview first followed by in person. Manager looking to schedule phone interviews 24 hours after shortlisting (accounting for the holiday). Please keep an eye on shortlisting notifications and ensure your candidate is prepared for a fast turnaround time. Full Accounting and Excel test AND results are to be listed on/with the resume.

Job Summary: The position's purpose is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the accounting department through financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Assisting with correcting invoicing for the General Ledger team as the Accounts payable team needs assistance. This is a manual process and worker are asked to start here. Once workers learn how to properly code the invoices, they will move into the Accountant role. Must be able to open tabs in Firefox, and how to utilize Excel for accounting purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processes intercompany and intragroup transactions.
• Reviews general ledger transactions and accounts for accuracy.
• Maintains fixed asset records in compliance with Sysco FAMM and applies for approval of new acquisitions.
• Assists with SOX testing.

Experience:

• Soft skills are very key here. Greco is a large company that operates like a small family owned business. This role will assist Greco in transition to publicly traded accounting standards, and flexibility within the role is what the team is looking for in a candidate.
• 3 years in Accounting in a public company, please list the accounting software the worker has experience with.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• Excel experience (filtering, open tabs, pivot tables, v-lookups), JDE Experience is preferred but not required.

Professional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong understanding of GAAP principles; strong 10-key and data entry skills; ability to compile balance sheets, comparative income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Journal entry preparation/monthly account reconciliations JD Edwards experience preferred but not required.

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.