Sr. Accountant

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.

• 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