Full-Time

Senior Accounting Analyst

Posted on 2/1/2025

Sysco

Sysco

Global foodservice distribution for businesses

Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$76.1k - $114.1kAnnually

+ Incentive Plan

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Laurel, MD, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5 years Accounting or related experience
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Specialized accounting/finance software ERP Systems (i.e., Workday, Visual Produce, etc.)
  • Data wrangling software (i.e., Alteryx)
  • Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Prepare complex accounting entries and exercise judgement in the application of Sysco policies for financial reporting
  • Review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations as prepared by the SBS Accounting Analyst and Global Staff Accountant
  • Review and approve medium to high-risk journal entries as prepared by the SBS Accounting Analyst and Global Staff Accountant
  • Act as the escalation point of contact for the Sysco entities on the balance sheet accounts assigned
  • Overall responsibility for month-end task list, including BPC reporting packages for financial consolidation, on assigned accounts and entities
  • Prepare and reconcile key deliverables for various stakeholders
  • Provide documentation for assigned controls
  • Regularly attend key stakeholder meetings to discuss open risks and develop action plans to resolve
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Develops and performs analytics on key accounts to drive resolution, create efficiencies in reviews, provide entity wide visibility, and reduce overall risk
  • Responsible for understanding and applying the Financial & Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM) and suggesting additions and/or updates where necessary
  • Support internal and external audit requests
  • Review and provide feedback to the SBS Accounting Analyst and SBS Global team regarding Reconciliations, Journal Entries and other assigned tasks
  • Review and approve SOPs prepared by SBS Accounting Analyst and Global Staff Accountants; ensure the accuracy of current SOPs and assist SBS Accounting Analyst and Global Staff Accountants to revise if needed
  • Mentor new SBS Accounting Analysts and Staff Accountants at SBS Global team on Sysco Accounting processes and culture
  • Suggest process improvements and works with upstream process owners to streamline the end-to-end processes
  • Support the Accounting Manager on overall team management where necessary
  • Complete special projects as necessary
  • Ensures adherence to department goals/metrics, Internal Audit reports, and SLAs
  • Complete SBS Accounting Analyst responsibilities (as necessary and appropriate)

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products, including food items and kitchen equipment, along with marketing and operational consulting services tailored to the needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive support, such as waiving delivery minimums and offering flexible payment options. The company's goal is to help foodservice operators run their businesses more efficiently and profitably, especially during challenging times.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
  • The rise of ghost kitchens presents opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
  • AI integration in supply chain management can enhance Sysco's operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Labor disputes, like the Teamsters strike, could disrupt Sysco's operations.
  • Challenges may arise if Square's technology doesn't integrate well with existing systems.
  • Reliance on emerging food brands like Happy Belly poses market performance risks.

What makes Sysco unique

  • Sysco offers a comprehensive range of products and services for diverse clientele.
  • The company provides marketing services to boost clients' online presence and customer attraction.
  • Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Company News

Stockhouse
Jan 17th, 2025
Happy Belly Food Group secures national distribution with Sysco

Happy Belly Food Group (CSE:HBFG), a stock providing exposure to emerging food brands, has signed a national distribution agreement with Sysco (NYSE:SYY), a global leader in food product distribution that generated US$78 billion in sales in fiscal 2024.

MarketBeat
Jan 16th, 2025
Rockland Trust Co. Invests $364,000 in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY)

Rockland Trust Co. invests $364,000 in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY).

Dallas Express
Jan 15th, 2025
Teamsters Strike At Sysco Looms In Houston

The message accused Sysco, a global food service distribution company, of violating federal law, adding that workers were left with no choice but to "walk off the job" starting on Friday, January 17.

MarketBeat
Jan 13th, 2025
Miracle Mile Advisors LLC Invests $6.14 Million in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY)

Miracle Mile Advisors LLC invests $6.14 million in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY).

MarketBeat
Jan 8th, 2025
International Assets Investment Management LLC Invests $9.50 Million in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY)

International Assets Investment Management LLC invests $9.50 million in Sysco Co. (NYSE:SYY).

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