Elior · 2 weeks ago
Accountant, Revenue
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$28/hr - $32/hr
3+ years expElior North America is seeking an Accountant in their Houston, TX office to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections during a period of growth. The role involves collaborating with finance teams, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving operational improvements in shared services.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Ensure proper and accurate recognition of revenue in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and company policies
Review client contractual agreements to confirm compliance and appropriate accounting treatment
Manage and oversee cash applications to ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments
Lead the collections process by monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances, engaging with stakeholders, and resolving issues to minimize delinquencies
Prepare and process contractual invoicing, journal entries, commissions, inventory adjustments, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations
Collaborate with Finance teams on revenue accounting, billing, and collections to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Support operational improvement initiatives to streamline the revenue close calendar and improve collection efficiency
Standardize processes to leverage the advantages of a Shared Service Center approach, enhancing automation, interfaces, and data analytics
Research and draft accounting policies and positions for non-standard revenue transactions
Implement and maintain internal controls related to revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections processes
Assist with external audits and ad hoc projects as needed
Demonstrate flexibility by shifting between groups (revenue, cash applications, collections, or other accounting functions) to support business priorities on a given day
Support company-wide continuous improvement initiatives within the Shared Services Center
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of accounting experience, including revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections
Strong knowledge of accounting concepts with practical application in revenue recognition, close procedures, controls, and reporting
ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, GP) in a high-volume, dynamic environment
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working across multiple sites or remote groups
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with shifting priorities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Highly dependable, accurate, and detail-oriented
Benefits
Medical (FT Employees)
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
Paid Time Of
Company
Elior
Elior is today one of the global leaders in catering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1997-12-01Acquired
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