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Inspire · 1 day ago

Lead Accountant

Atlanta Support Center

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company with a portfolio that includes nearly 32,000 restaurants worldwide. They are seeking a Lead Accountant to assist in performing corporate accounting functions, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, while contributing to process improvement initiatives and financial reporting.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants

Responsibilities

Assist with the month and quarter end closing of the general ledger, prepare month-end journal entries, evaluate account balances, and prepare analyses in conjunction with preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations including highly confidential exposure areas including fringe benefits

Prepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends by G&A cost center owners

Assist Financial, Planning & Analysis team and other groups with the annual budget and forecasting processes

Assist in the monthly analysis of the general ledgers and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period

Review corporate general and administrative (G&A) statements for accuracy and distribute as necessary and provide financial support to assigned G&A cost center owners regarding cost center charges, variances, and other financial related issues

Perform reconciliations and analysis of corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts and prepare assigned financial statements and footnotes for financial reporting group and provide information and supporting schedules to financial statements for external auditors

Maintain financial internal controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualification

Oracle CloudGL accounting systemsAccounting principlesMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsDetail orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

4 Year Degree, preferably in Accounting

2-3 years accounting experience

Prior accounting experience with GL accounting systems, Oracle Cloud and FCCS preferred

Team player who is detail oriented, with ability to plan work effectively, work independently with minimal supervision and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions

Ability to multi-task and shift priorities

Requires good communication, analytical and organizational skills

A desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence and professionalism

Command of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with GAAP

Advanced in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment