Staff Accountant
Job Description
Take your career further with McLane!
McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare and book general ledger journal entries, reconcile GL accounts and research/analyze related transactions.
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Benefits you can count on:
- Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off begins day one.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
What you'll do as a Staff Accountant:
- Prepare and book general ledger journal entries.
- Reconcile GL accounts and adjust as required.
- Maintain records and files of financial information.
- Assist in variance analysis and other financial reporting.
- Facilitate various jurisdictional audit and information requests.
- Prepare and file state, local and other jurisdictional returns and reports.
- Review, analyze and ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications you'll bring as a Staff Accountant:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- 2 or more years of experience in a company's accounting department.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Oracle E-Business Suite experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, forecast, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Fit the following? We want you here!
- Teamwork oriented
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Detailed
Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Dental Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion