Staff Accountant at Loffredo Fresh Foods

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Staff Accountant based out of our Des Moines Headquarters. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 5 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs. 

What We Look For:

• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and general accounting procedures


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure financial data integrity


• Critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively


• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines


• A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards


• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with team members and vendors


• Excellent written/verbal communication skills for clear and professional interactions


• A willingness to learn, improve processes, and embrace new challenges

What You’ll Do: 

• Assists with calculation and preparation of month end and annual financial and operational reports


• Conducts bank reconciliation


• Assists in month end closing process including preparation and posting of journal entries


• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to budget


• Assist with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions


• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness


• Processes fixed assets by receiving related AP invoices, tracking fixed assets for all companies


• Assists with budgets and forecasting


• Assists with annual audits


• Assists in special projects and completes duties as deemed necessary by management

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment


• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment


• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability


• Paid time off & Paid holidays


• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages


• Regular and constructive performance feedback


• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program