Job Description

(90%) Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and supplemental reports for the U.S. stores operating segment
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and ensure completeness of the general ledger accounting data
• Record period end accounting entries (e.g. accruals, adjustments, etc) including journal entries for all Team USA stores for Payroll, Coke accruals, Store Rebates, Utility accruals, Omega awards, Franchise incentives, & key vendor accruals. Perform a thorough analysis and review of these accounts for reasonableness & accuracy each period
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and certifications
• Monitor account activity and notify management of unusual account activity, especially within key reserve accounts
• Review P&L statements and identify the key drivers of variances to budget, prior year, and flash forecasting estimates
• Lead the preparation of and present the balance sheet at the period review meetings
• Partner with other accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, financial reporting, fixed assets, and tax to ensure that the general ledger is accurately stated
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and adhere to Company policy and procedures. Ensure there are no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Provide internal customers with general ledgers, P&Ls, and financial summaries upon close of the financial period
• Lead the communication with internal customers on outstanding accounting issues, problems, or concerns
• Investigate and communicate with internal customers on outstanding accounting issues, problems, or concerns

(10%) Special projects as needed
• Assist internal customers with analysis of financial impact on certain projects
• Assist financial reporting with the review of quarterly and annual financial reports
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Assist in testing system upgrades or newly implemented systems
• Serve as lead trainer for the onboarding of new team members
• Provide training and development support to other general ledger accountants
• Other ad-hoc projects as deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Ability to analyze financial information
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and database applications
• PeopleSoft Financials, HFM and Blackline experience a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.