Staff Accountant

Who We Are:
Chex Finer Foods is a leading regional distributor of specialty and natural foods, partnering with independent and chain retailers to bring high-quality products to grocery shelves. As a growing, family run company, we are passionate about delivering top-tier service, fostering meaningful relationships, and driving innovation in the Specialty food distribution industry.

Location: Mansfield, MA | Full-Time | Hybrid Eligible

Join a Thriving, Values-Driven Business on the Rise

Chex Finer Foods is a third-generation, specialty food distributor serving over 1,000 retail partners across the Northeast. For over 60 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, operational excellence, and deep customer relationships. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who’s eager to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service and curated products that elevate our customers’ shelves—and their businesses.

Why Join Us?

At Chex, we’re more than a food distributor- we’re a critical link in keeping communities and businesses running smoothly. Joining our finance team means being part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports the success of our partners.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable Staff Accountant to join our collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career and gain broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting within a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a Staff Accountant, you will work closely with the Controller and provide support across a wide range of accounting functions, stepping in where your expertise is most needed. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Controller in managing the monthly close process, including transactional entries related to accounts receivable, inventory, prepaids, accruals, standard journal entries, and depreciation.
• Prepare and reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including bank and cash reconciliations, and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain and analyze prepaid schedules and prepare monthly cost allocations.
• Assist with bank deposits and ensure timely reconciliation of all cash accounts.
• Conduct income statement account variance analysis.
• Provide occasional support to the AP, AR and Deductions Teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with preparing reports for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
• Participate in audits, process improvement initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Understanding of accounting practices and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented attitude.

Ideal Traits:

• Eager to learn and flexible in taking on varied tasks across multiple accounting areas.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and accountability.
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team structure.

Why Chex?

• Impact: Be a key contributor in a tight-knit team where your work is visible and valued
• Culture: We lead with trust, care deeply, and build lasting relationships—internally and externally
• Growth: As our business scales, you’ll gain exposure to new tools, responsibilities, and development opportunities
• Stability: We’re a growing, privately held company with long-term vision and values at our core
• Flexibility: Enjoy a collaborative workplace with hybrid work options and work-life balance

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and wants to be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help contribute to the future of Chex Finer Foods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Profit sharing
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mansfield, MA 02048