River Valley Foods · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expRiver Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting, responsible for core accounting functions and collaborating with various departments to improve financial processes.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Own key components of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and various account reconciliations
Manage inventory valuation, cost accounting, and related financial reporting in a distribution environment
Analyze freight variances and perform vendor reconciliations to ensure accurate costing and margin reporting
Monitor financial data and trends, providing insights to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of account balances
Collaborate with internal departments to improve financial processes, controls, and data integrity
Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and financial reports
Process and verify payments as needed, ensuring proper coding and accuracy
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable when required
Identify opportunities for efficiencies, process improvements, and stronger internal controls
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting principles
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and financial analysis tools
Experience working with ERP systems in a distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-driven environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience with inventory valuation, cost accounting, and financial reporting required
Preferred
Prior experience supporting audits and close processes
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Company paid holidays
Health, prescription, and dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Supplemental insurances
401 (k) with company match
Employee assistant program
Employee purchase program
Company
River Valley Foods
River Valley & Cavallaro Specialty Foods is a food & beverages company based out of Syracuse, NY.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase