Senior Accountant-Centralized Accounting (Hybrid Schedule)

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Accountant-Centralized Accounting is responsible for performing a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions, including adjustments, variance analysis, and journal entries, all supported with requisite documentation.

Requirements

2-5+ years of Finance or Accounting experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
General Accounts Receivable experience
Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
Proven problem-solving and dispute resolution abilities
High level of organizational skills, time management, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

Complete accounting and reporting activities in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and prescribed accounting policies and/or the financial procedures of the organization.
Ensure deadlines for month-end closing and financial reporting requirements are met, and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with the accounting policies and/or the financial procedures of the organization.
Act as a liaison with the general ledger and corporate accounting teams to ensure regular, timely, and accurate closing.
Preparation of standard reporting templates and packages is completed accurately and timely.
Provide documentation and support to internal and external auditors.
Review newly executed contracts/amendments to validate that financial systems are set up appropriately.
Ensure that new opening packages and closing packages are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Verify customer invoicing to ensure that Aramark is billing according to the contractual terms.
Follow up with accounting staff to resolve contract matters and issues
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected assets and liability accounts for accuracy.
Responsible for compiling all supporting documentation for balances on the balance sheet.
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/external audits, providing audit schedules, analysis, and responding to inquiries.
Participate in ad hoc special projects by supporting management and the project team in various tasks.