Accounting Analyst

Sodexo Careers•Cheektowaga, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sodexo has a new opening for an Accounting Analyst in the Contract Compliance & Licensing department at our Financial Shared Services Center located in Cheektowaga, NY which handles the accounting for our North American Operations. Within the center there are many departments and positions so there’s opportunities for growth & advancement. This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days in office upon completion of training (approximately 6 months).

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
2 years’ accounting and/or finance experience
Knowledge of contracts, ability to interpret financial language
Skills to identify and implement process improvements or efficiencies
Technical acumen Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level); SAP highly desired
Great attention to detail and ability to solve problems

Responsibilities

Interpret client contractual documents & administer master data and financial terms in SAP.
Train accountants on company policies, procedures and systems, problem resolution techniques, and effective communication.
Consistently apply objective accounting knowledge and judgment to contractual agreements and apply company policies as needed.
Ensure integrity of assigned balance sheet accounts including preparing reconciliations and analyses; communicate with operations and finance to resolve open items.
Lead projects with guidance.
Maintain company databases; utilize technical skills at a high level for in-depth global analysis.
Work proactively to prevent problems anticipating changing operational and client needs.
Assist with external audit.
Track and implement Inflation Price Adjustments (IPA).