Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack and beverage distributor with over 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the United States. Our success is rooted in working closely with our suppliers and customers to stay ahead of the latest snacking trends. Vistar has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities we do business in.

Job Description:

The Accounting Manager will drive consistent and accurate financial processes for the area of responsibility and directly supports the accurate management of supplier and customer contracts. This position plays a crucial role in the evaluation of contracts for payments to customers and receipt of payments from suppliers in various negotiated programs. In leading a team, the Accounting Manager role will identify and develop value-added financial reports, identify financial risks and opportunities, ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, and drive key initiatives. This role is expected to identify process improvements, recommend solutions, and manage their execution while providing leadership and direction to a team of 1 or more accountants. The Accounting Manager will function as a team member within the organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best fit the needs of the company. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead month-end financial close, including (1) providing month end closing deliverables, (2) reviewing and approving account reconciliations, and control activities, including (1) documenting standard operating procedures and (2) ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies Support accounting and forecasting needs working closely with internal departments/stakeholders, including Sales, Merchandising, and Operations Ensure contract maintenance, interpretation and contract reviews are being maintained timely Ensure accurate reporting and timely resolution of both customer rebates and supplier rebates Drive continuous process improvements through an in-depth understanding of the team's responsibilities. Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX controls and best practices Manage team to include staffing, training, coaching, performance management, problem resolution, etc. Develop career paths and promote a culture of ownership, learning, and high performance for accounting staff Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits:

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Benefits Information Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly revenue recognition
• Strong communication, independent problem solving, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel including working with large, complex data sets Preferred qualifications:
• 3-5 years of experience managing Accounting/Finance Staff strongly preferred
• Masters in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Experience in contract management
• Foodservice, food distribution industry experience
• Power BI
• Blackline
• Experience managing 2+ people in corporate Accounting/Finance setting

AP, AR 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 .

Qualifications:

['Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance']