Accounting Specialist II

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 21/hour and 40/hour.

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​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.

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.     

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:     

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded    
• We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work    
• Service recognition and employee rewards   
• Excellent Leadership 

BASIC PURPOSE

Provides payroll, accounting and clerical support in an effort to deliver accurate and timely finance and accounting services in support of the Area Finance Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Perform assigned accounting and related clerical support functions including data entry and record retention

Complete payroll related activities, including timekeeping review and maintenance, and pay calculations for union and non-union employees.

Create/Maintain PTO accruals per Collective Bargaining Agreement terms for Union associates

Perform ad hoc payroll related research

Establish and sustain effective communication and coordination between distribution center, Head Office and Shared Service Center personnel in researching, tracking, and resolving accounting, customer, and vendor related issues

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:  High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting or Business a plus.

Related Experience:  Must possess minimum of 4 years related payroll and accounting clerical experience; General Ledger experienced preferred;  foodservice distribution or similar distribution experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Requires in depth knowledge in computerized accounting techniques and of accounting principles. Strong organizational skills required. Must be detail oriented with ability to maintain accurate records.. Must be advanced Excel user, proficient in other computer applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook.