Job Description
For more than 100 years, Gordon Food Service has been honoring our promises to our customers and employees. As the largest family-owned foodservice distributor in North America, our family-owned company has a long history of pursing innovative ideas and building strong relationships.
Gordon Food Service (GFS) Marketplace, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, first opened in 1979. Committed to serving the needs of our communities, GFS Marketplace is open to the public, and does not charge a membership fee. Now, with over 170 stores, we are rapidly growing throughout the Midwest and Florida. Our stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including restaurants, churches, day care providers and other small businesses. We also assist our customers with their home and event-planning needs.
The continued growth of current and new markets allows for the addition of new talent to join our team. We re seeking great people looking for professional and personal growth and a place to make a difference in people s lives. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values-driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Gordon Food Service.
Are you looking for a new opportunity with a strong, stable and financially smart company? Do you want the opportunity for advancement in your career? If so, then Gordon Food Service is the place for you. For more than a century we have been honoring our promises to our customers and employees. As one of the largest privately held foodservice distributors in North America, our family-owned company has a history of pursuing innovative ideas and building strong relationships.
In this position, you will support the GFS Marketplace division with a broad spectrum of financial activities related to our retail stores. Your responsibilities will include compiling, analyzing, and providing recommendations on financial information, preparing general ledger entries, and performing account reconciliations. You will also assist with other accounting responsibilities such as preparing budgets and reviewing compliance with established controls. Your diverse responsibilities will position you well for growth opportunities.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
* Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or related field.
* Two years previous Accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Excellent analytical, information gathering, written and verbal communication, and problem solving skills.
* The ability to interpret financial data efficiently and accurately while being proficient in documenting detailed process systems and control procedures.
* The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
* Knowledge of spreadsheet, work processing, presentation, e-mail and internet software applications.
* Knowledge and experience using accounting software, Lawson accounting system preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Create monthly financial reports and schedules.
* Perform bank deposit account reconciliations.
* Assist in the development of the annual operating plan (budget).
* Analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, assists in the detection and research of asset protection opportunities, and communicate conclusions.
* Provide recommendations that will create efficiencies and improve processes and controls.
* Identify revenue enhancing and cost saving opportunities.
* Monitor and review compliance with company procedures/controls that protect people and safeguard assets, and properly communicate asset protection and training opportunities.
* Evaluate inventory valuation and accuracy for Retail Stores.
* Prepare general ledger entries.
* Become cross-trained on numerous other departmental responsibilities such as reconciling point of sale credit card transactions and processing bad checks.
* Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books & journals and attending related seminars.
* Consultative support to Store Operations to include training and directing in sound accounting practices.
HERE IS A GLIMPSE OF WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT GORDON FOOD SERVICE:
* A customer-focused environment
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
* Short/Long-Term Disability
* Time-off Benefits
* Generous 401k matching program
* Flexible spending
* Profit Sharing
* Tuition reimbursement program for you and your family
GORDON FOOD SERVICE
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE. A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY.
WHY WORK FOR GORDON FOOD SERVICE?
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco free.
GFS Marketplace is a drug free workplace and drug tests all employees.
AJE Ref Number: 567653220
Contact Type: WEB
Web URL: http://www.americasjobexchange.com/job-detail/Accounting-Analyst-MI-AJE-567653220?r=0&source=michigan
