Sysco

Accounting Manager

Posted on: 1 Feb 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

Company:

US1141 Buckhead Meat of Houston, Inc.

Zip Code:

77038

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

0

OVERVIEW:

We offer our associates 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. Were 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.

This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting. The position interacts with various departments throughout the company to resolve payable issues as well as reporting financial results and general ledger activity.

Primary areas of responsibility

* Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Accounting Associates
* Responsible for the recruiting, training, and performance management and development of finance associates
* Completes monthly close duties and schedules in a timely manner
* Interact with Accountants, and finance leads in terms of monthly close activities, including journal entries, monthly schedules and reconciliation work
* Make recommendations to management to improve profitability
* Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
* Prepare and file local tax returns
* May oversee and manage the payroll activities of local business
* Participate in shrink committee

Education
Minimum Required:

* Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
* MBA/CPA preferred

Experience
Minimum Required:

* At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
* Prior managerial experience required
* Prior Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills
Minimum Required:

* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Must be able to read, write and speak English
* Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data
* Ability to lead and direct clerical positions
* Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Ability to build and work with complex data reports, graphs, analysis reports, pivot tables, and macros within excel

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Sysco

Houston, TX

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce.

It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of China and silverware; cookware, which include pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. As of February 25, 2019, it operated 330 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.