Accounting Services for CPG & Food Distribution Companies
From shrinkage reduction to margin visibility, we help your food distribution business, from grocery to restaurant, run leaner and more profitably.
Margins are tight in CPG and food distribution. Between cold chain logistics, spoilage, multi-channel billing, and fluctuating demand, it often feels like you’re always reacting, never anticipating.
At Vistance Accounting, we help food distributors and wholesalers gain control of their numbers. We build accounting systems that mirror how your business truly operates, from inventory origins to end customers, so you can see your true profits by channel, product line, and buyer type.
"We move a ton of product, but somehow the numbers don’t add up."
You’re shipping a steady stream, yet your cash flow feels squeezed, your margins feel thin, and spoilage keeps biting into your bottom line. It’s frustrating, and incredibly common.
We help food distributors break that cycle by putting spoilage, inventory turnover, and channel-level margin insights front and center. With clean records and clear reporting, you can finally manage proactively, not reactively.
Who Benefits from Our CPG & Food Distribution Accounting Services?
We work with distributors, wholesalers, and CPG vendors selling into grocery chains, independent grocers, and restaurant accounts, whether single-buyer, regional, or national-scale. If you’re juggling perishable inventory, multiple pricing tiers, seasonal volume swings, and diverse receivable terms, we’re the partner you need.
Our clients ship have outgrown DIY or generic bookkeeping tools. They’re seeking an accounting partner who understands perishability, logistics, distribution channels and multi-channel complexity.
What You Get with Our CPG & Food Distribution Accounting Services
We deliver an accounting setup designed specifically for food distributors, wholesalers, and CPG brands. From spoilage costs to channel-by-channel margins, we provide clean monthly financials and actionable insights so you can stay ahead.
- Inventory tracking with spoilage, shrinkage, and FIFO (or other) valuation
- Gross margin and contribution margin reporting by distribution channel (e.g., grocery vs. restaurant vs. direct)
- Accounts receivable aging and cash flow forecasting based on buyer payment terms
- Distribution cost reconciliation, including freight, cold storage, and logistics fees
- Compliance with food safety-related inventory write-offs and tax treatments
- Budgeting, seasonal forecasting, and strategic growth modeling
Whether you distribute fresh produce, packaged goods, or frozen foods, we bring structure to your books and clarity to your margins.
Why Food Distribution Companies Trust Vistance
We build our systems to work for distribution, not just tax season.
We put spoilage and shrinkage on your P&L
You’ll monitor waste, before it hurts your margins.
We break down margins by buyer type
Know exactly which channels are profitable and which are bleeding money.
We forecast receivables by customer
You’ll never be caught off-guard when grocery terms delay your cash.
We clarify profitability by distribution channel.
You’ll see exactly how your margins perform across ecommerce, boutiques, and big-box retailers.
We manage multi-price tiers and logistics costs
Freight and cold storage get expensive and hidden. We make them visible.
We translate numbers into decisions
No jargon, just clear reports that help you act, not wonder.
We prepare you for growth
From seasonal surges to onboarding new buyers, we’re part of your strategic playbook.
Let’s Talk
If you're juggling spreadsheets, fighting undiscovered spoilage losses, or cash flow feels unpredictable, let’s chat.
We’ll assess your current setup, identify the gaps, and show you how smarter systems can make your distribution business not just sustainable, but scalable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Here are some frequently asked questions.
Can you track spoilage and quantify its cost?
Absolutely. We design your inventory reporting to capture spoilage and shrinkage, so you can see how much it’s costing you, and take action.
Can you break out margins by channel (grocery vs. restaurant vs. direct)?
Yes. We deliver clean P&L breakdowns by customer segment, so you know where your profits really come from.
Can you manage logistics costs like freight, cold storage, and returns?
We can. We’ll allocate those costs properly on your financials so they don’t hide in the noise.
How do you forecast cash flow when grocery stores pay on 60-day terms?
We model your buyer terms and past payment patterns to give you accurate cash flow projections, no surprises.
Do you handle cleanup if your books are behind or messy?
Definitely. We start with a cleanup phase, then build a proactive, organized system for the future.
How do we get started?
Book a consultation. We’ll review your current processes, discover where your blind spots are, and outline how better accounting practices will transform your distribution operations.
