Staff Accountant

Performance Food Group ‚Ä¢ California ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2026

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits ($68,640 - $83,500), including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose:
As the Staff Accountant, you will play a critical part in managing our business today and planning our business for tomorrow. You will ensure that Core-Mark transactions and consolidations are properly reflected in the Company’s General Ledger and that SOX controls and reporting requirements are met. A successful candidate will be able to contribute to the integrity of our accounting processes, assist in the measurement our impact, and enable future decisions.
Primary Responsibilities:

Assuring that financial statements are prepared in compliance with GAAP & SOX.
Preparing financial information in support of press releases and Investor Relations activities.
Running reports and pulling financial data using SAP and other programs.
Creating financial analysis based on management’s reporting needs.
Coordinating the preparation of Balance Sheet consolidation for all Divisions.
Reviewing accounts based upon risk level.
Assisting with close, monthly forecasts, and annual budget.
Maintaining account analysis/reconciliation process.
Preparing and reviewing General Ledger Journal entries, tax filings, management reports, and documents in support of annual and interim audits.
Coordinating the balancing and verifying the accuracy of monthly allocations.
Reviewing Balance Sheet/financial results; comparing to goals, last year, year-end, & prior quarter.
Inspecting and resolving any issues as they pertain to accounting.
Performing any ad-hoc analysis requests from client groups.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant accounting/reporting experience.
Possessing or working towards obtaining CPA.
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with SAP is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and organizational skills.

Core-Mark is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1-3 years of relevant accounting/reporting experience.
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree: Accounting, Finance, Business management, sales, marketing, or related area
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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