Accounting Assistant III

Description Position Overview We are seeking an Accounting Assistant III to support corporate accounts within Food Retail division. This role partners closely with sales teams to provide financial analysis, pricing support, and proposal modeling that drive profitable business growth. This is a commercially focused finance role in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong financial modeling, analytical thinking, and the ability to quickly evaluate pricing strategies and business opportunities. The position supports large corporate customers managed at the corporate-office level and collaborates extensively with internal sales and finance teams. Key Responsibilities Sales Reporting & Pricing Support + Maintain and update customer pricing structures to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives. + Perform sales reporting and analysis to support revenue and profitability tracking. + Prepare quarterly customer-level profit and loss statements and detailed product margin analysis. + Analyze global customer pricing and provide profitability insights and recommendations to management. + Support pricing changes, new business setups, and reporting requests from sales leadership. Proposal & Deal Support + Partner with sales representatives to build financial models and pricing proposals for new business opportunities and customer renewals. + Prepare pro-forma profit and loss statements for proposals, bids, and contract renewals. + Evaluate alternative pricing programs and structures designed to maintain and win business while improving profitability. + Provide financial insight to support strategic commercial decisions and competitive pricing. + Assist sales teams in preparing executive business reviews and presentations. Financial & Operational Support + Support monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries for rebates and customer-related accruals. + Perform variance analysis by customer against budget and prior year performance. + Manage the annual sales budgeting process for assigned accounts. + Develop and maintain financial models used by the Corporate Accounts Finance team. + Partner with cross-functional teams including Fixed Assets and Distributor Finance on reporting, capital spend projects, billback accruals, and end-customer sales reporting. + Handle ad hoc reporting and analysis requests using multiple systems and platforms. Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications + Strong financial analysis and business modeling capabilities. + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build financial models quickly. + Proficiency with PowerPoint for presentations and business reviews. + Experience with SAP and Power BI is preferred. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. + High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience & Education + Approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance, pricing analysis, sales support finance, or financial modeling preferred. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-03-11