Accounting Analyst

Sodexo•Buffalo, NY

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Accounting Analyst for its Accounts Receivable Department in its Financial Services Center in Cheektowaga. NY. This position will design & develop controls, processes and procedures to ensure accuracy. The successful candidate is a strong problem solver and has superior attention to detail, along with a strong accounting foundation. This role will work a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days in office at our Cheektowaga location and 2 days working in a home office.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree preferred
2 years of accounting experience
Excellent communication skills
Technical acumen, Excel skills (Intermediate level)
Problem solver, enjoys research and discovering the “why”
Thrives fast paced environment
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

Responsibilities

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of Accounts Receivable reporting in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, other regulatory requirements and Company accounting policies.
Provide an on-going assessment of the accounts receivable environment. Develop and implement recommendations to monitor trends, minimize financial exposure and detect fraud.
Ensure audit exceptions are documented and escalated to the appropriate levels of Sodexo management.
Analyze, document, and implement departmental accounting policies, procedures and systems, and make recommendations for improvements.
Provide project leadership in Department initiatives that improve control, efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist accountants with development of account reconciliation resolution plan that accountants will carry out.
Review key balance sheet account reconciliations. Coordinate and work with accountants to obtain appropriate documentation for balances. Secondary signer of account reconciliation confirmation statements. Coordinate with Balance Sheet Accounting to ensure correct treatment of any related balance sheet account reconciliation issues.
Develop and revision of AF Topics for Department and/or Division internal control policies and procedures. Update topics, department Work Instructions and IFRS workflows.
Assist and provide ad hoc reports for management analysis.
Assist with department financial close process, special projects and significant business issues, as needed.