Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable (Shared Services)

Aramark • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable, supports Aramark's Global Business Services (GBS) organization by performing accounting, reconciliation, and reporting activities related to accounts receivable. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of AR financial records through account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls. The Senior Accountant partners with Shared Services Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and business stakeholders to support timely financial close activities, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable accounting and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of AR aging, bad debt reserves, DSO, and related AR metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite or similar ERP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on accounting, finance, or shared-services leadership experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with account reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close activities.

Nice To Haves

• Shared Services experience preferred.
• Experience with BlackLine and reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account adjustments, credit/debit memos, and variance analyses.
• Perform AR subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Analyze AR balances, aging, deductions, unapplied cash, reserves, and related accounts.
• Prepare and distribute standard AR reports and reporting packages.
• Partner with General Ledger and Corporate Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Execute and document key controls to maintain compliance with company policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, and controls.
• Participate in special projects and system enhancement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off
• Parental leave
• Disability coverage
• 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
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior