The Sr. Accountant is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting functions of the company, supervising Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role serves as a key partner to the President and Fractional Controller and will play an important role in developing a formal credit department, optimizing ERP processes, and supporting the company's continued growth.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-oriented, and comfortable balancing transactional accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives.
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and accounting activities.
- Support the Fractional Controller with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions.
- Assist with audits, financial reporting, and special projects as needed.
- Monitor aging reports and support collections efforts.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop a team of two AR/AP personnel.
- Establish priorities, workflows, and performance expectations.
- Provide coaching, training, and support to ensure efficient and accurate processing of transactions.
- Foster accountability and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
Credit & Collections
- Develop and implement a formal credit department and credit approval process.
- Establish customer credit policies and procedures.
- Monitor customer credit exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits.
- Partner with sales and customer service teams to manage credit risk while supporting business growth.
- Oversee collection efforts and account resolution strategies.
Systems & Process Management
- Serve as the primary accounting lead for the company's ERP system, Comet.
- Maintain and optimize accounting workflows between Comet and Sage Intacct.
- Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Support system upgrades, implementations, testing, and user training.
Compliance & Administration
- Manage business licenses, permits, and regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with state and local business requirements.
- Maintain documentation and internal controls related to accounting operations.
- Support sales tax administration and related compliance activities.
Required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Prior experience supervising accounting staff.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
- Experience working within ERP systems and accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred
- Experience with Sage Intacct.
- Experience with Comet ERP or similar distribution/produce industry ERP systems.
- Experience establishing credit policies and managing credit risk.
- Background in food distribution, produce, wholesale, or inventory-based businesses.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Accurate and timely month-end close support.
- Efficient management of AR/AP operations.
- Strong internal controls and accounting processes.
- Successful implementation of credit management procedures.
- Reliable ERP and accounting system performance.
- A well-trained and productive accounting team.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing