Auditor - GSC - US

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Auditor Assures Sysco's operating companies; divisions and corporate office comply with established guidelines (Financial and Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), senior management directives and federal, state, and local laws and regulations).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, perform, and complete financial, operational and compliance reviews of operating companies, divisions, and corporate office, reporting results, and recommendations to management.
• Obtain and use job knowledge to develop a thorough understanding of Sysco (operating companies and corporate office) to achieve position requirements and become eligible for promotional opportunities.
• Seek to improve applicable knowledge.
• Assist in identifying problem areas and needs of Sysco and work towards their resolution.
• Participate in special reviews such as Credit, Shrink, SYGMA site visits, FreshPoint site visits or a meat company.
• Aid in recurring and special projects as assigned.
• Exhibit flexibility and ingenuity when performing special projects.
• Monitor assigned companies' financial packages identifying trends, variances, exposure items, and potential errors.
• Perform and follow up with operating companies.
• Communicate findings to management.
• Respond to operating company inquiries regarding financial and compliance guidelines.
• Produce benchmark reports for inventory shrinkage, certificates of insurance and hold harmless agreements and proforma revision rates.
• Arrange work, organize information, define tasks, manage time and consider alternative efficiently.
• Verbalize (express thoughts) and write clearly and concisely.
• Exhibit a willingness and ability to work with others.
• Take the necessary actions to get things done.
• Use own resourcefulness in initiating corrective action.
• Work consistently, willing to work overtime and respond to emergencies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (must have completed both Intermediate Accounting courses).
• MBA designation is a plus but not required.

Experience

• Experience in public accounting and/or industry is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• CPA, CIA or CISA designation preferred.

Professional Skills

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of all mathematical skills required to perform journal entries, reconciliations, and other functions required of a Controller.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.