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Staff Accountant (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

US Foods · Rosemont, IL · $60,000–$95,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in a prior period. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise mistakes promptly and honestly, which matters most in a public company with external reporting.

Tell me about a process you made faster or more accurate during month-end close.

What they are checking: Whether they look for improvements in end-to-end processes rather than repeating the same steps every month.

What would you do

An external auditor asks for support you don't have on hand and the deadline is tomorrow. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and responsive with auditors without guessing or handing over incomplete support.

You're behind on close tasks and a divisional accountant sends you a late adjustment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect close accuracy and timelines while working cooperatively with field accounting teams.

About the work

Walk me through how you reconcile a balance sheet account that doesn't tie to the general ledger.

What they are checking: Whether they work methodically from the detail to find the break instead of plugging a difference to make it balance.

Have you used Blackline or another reconciliation tool? What did you do in it beyond preparing recs?

What they are checking: Whether they can support the Blackline administration the posting mentions, not just complete assigned reconciliations.

What makes a month-end journal entry well supported, from the point of view of an auditor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand documentation, approval and clear support as the things that make an entry hold up under SOX.

How would you tie out a number in a 10-Q back to the source data?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to trace reported figures to the ledger and supporting schedules with a clear audit trail.

Explain a SOX control you've performed and what would happen if it weren't done.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the purpose of a control, not just the checklist, which keeps it from becoming a rubber stamp.

How do you explain an unusual swing in a P&L line when preparing materials for leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they can find the business reason behind a number so internal reports are useful, not just accurate.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The Staff Accountant is responsible for end-to-end process and analysis and preparing accounting/tax and reporting activities. Delivers timely and accurate finance and accounting services in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and consideration of proper SOX controls. Collaborates with corporate office functions and divisional accounting/ analysis/tax activities. Performs compilation, posting and review of assigned month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote. Responsibilities: • Prepare month-end journal entries and complete general ledger account analysis. • Prepare periodic financial statements and supporting schedules (profit & loss, balance sheet). • Preparation of 10K and 10Q and earnings release tie outs. • Preparation of internal reporting materials provided to executive leadership. • Compile and provide audit support as requested by internal and external auditors. • Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations. Assist manager with the account reconciliation system (Blackline) administration support. • Support SOX compliance processes. • Maintain journal entry closing checklist and ensure required documentation exists to support all journal entries, calculations and account reconciliations. • Assist manager with the PeopleSoft super user role for the general ledger system. • Assist with projects, research and system related tasks as assigned. • Develop end-to-end process and business knowledge of assigned area • Skilled at demonstrating the values and behaviors of the Company Cultural Beliefs • Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities related to maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger, reports, and financial statements. • Respond to moderately complex questions within existing policies and procedures, exercising some independent judgement. • Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications: Education/Training: • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience) • MA/MBA preferred • Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA) Related Experience/Requirements: • 2 years of relevant work experience required (in role or similar role) • Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize work and meet deadlines without regular guidance • Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent • Communications - Verbal & Written skills are clear and concise • Analytical - Strong analytical skill • Problem Solving - Solves problems mostly independently, some of which are complex • Independent Thinking - Manages assigned tasks with little direction • Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates • Interpersonal - Has established strong working relationships with others This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. ​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $60,000 - $95,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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