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Ilitch Companies · 1 month ago

Accountant-Retail Accounting, Financial Services-Accounting

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ilitch Companies is a part of Little Caesars, a company focused on colleague growth and investment. The Accountant in Retail Accounting will perform period end close activities, prepare journal entries, and maintain business licenses while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Food and BeverageHospitalityTravel

Responsibilities

Prepare period end journal entries in accordance with the Company’s accounting close schedule, including standard entries and accruals

Review period end profit and loss statements, analyze variances between prior year versus budget and investigate root causes

Prepare period end account reconciliations; analyze, correct and be able to explain any variances

Review cash flow results by store and prepare analysis for underperforming stores to present to upper management

Resolve issues related to cash receipts/dailies, school lunch billings, bank reconciliations and other items that may arise

Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns for required market; coordinate with treasury/cash management to ensure timely payment

Assist with state sales and use tax audits

Review checks generated from Accounts Payable in comparison to underlying support (AP check register)

Maintain all business licenses, health permits, personal & real property taxes and miscellaneous licensed and permits

Responsible for new business set-ups including, but not limited to phone/utility transfer, sale tax license, business tax license and etc

Act as primary contact for field personnel; responds to all questions in a timely manner

Provide assistance/training to less experienced retail accounting staff

Assist others in the department when needed

Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis when required

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAPGeneral accountingAnalytical skillsAccounts payableFinancial analysisCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Minimum two (2) years' experience in a general accounting capacity including general ledger, fixed assets and accounts payable

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Evidence of well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with problem resolution based on sound, knowledgeable business judgement and experience

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all levels in the company

Company

Ilitch Companies

The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.

Founded in 1999

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees