Accountant responsible for month-end close and financial results analysis for ARAMARK. Preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with SOX controls in a corporate environment.
Responsibilities
The accountant is responsible for the general ledger month-end close of a portfolio of accounts.
Review and follow-up of monthly financial results with field locations and GL team lead.
Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close.
Generate and review operating statements.
Compare actual results to the budget and investigate/explain variances.
Analyze key accounts and identify unusual transactions.
Verify adequacy of reserves and accruals.
Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met.
Review newly executed contracts/amendments to validate that financial systems are set up appropriately.
Verify customer invoicing to ensure that ARAMARK is billing according to the contractual terms.
Follow-up with field operations to resolve contract matters and issues.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected asset and liability accounts for accuracy.
Maintain and monitor applicable SOX controls and provide associated support to internal and external auditors.
Participate in testing for SOX processes to ensure that accounting controls are operating effectively.
Support internal and external audits by providing audit schedules and analysis and responding to inquiries.
Participate in ad hoc special projects by supporting management and the project team in various tasks.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least 1-3 years’ of relevant experience in an accounting function is required
Strong analytical and technical accounting skills are necessary for success in this role.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Experience with and knowledge of ERP accounting software is required. Oracle experience preferred.
Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel.
Experience in a central location managing field accounting activities is preferred
Ability to work under limited supervision in resolving generally understood and/or more complex issues.
Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment, strong organizational & communication skills are all required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects.
Must be a strong team player and leader, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure during peak periods.
Ability to perform complex or highly technical accounting tasks and functions.
Ability to communicate well with internal and external parties, including other regions, customers, vendors, internal accountants and provide excellent customer service.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
Flexible work arrangements
Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
Volunteer days, community partnerships
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts on select services and products
Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions
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