STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Responsible for full-cycle accounting for a number of Burger King stores and related real estate entities including AP, journal entries/accruals, account reconciliations, analysis of month end financials, etc. Payroll processing experience is preferred as this position is backup for the payroll processor. Required to perform these duties with the highest level of accuracy and integrity.

General Accounting

• Maintain general ledger accounting records, prepare and review monthly financials and report results to Assistant Controller and Controller for review and consolidation.
• Responsible for weekly cash reconciliations and reporting process, ensuring the integrity of accounts and the organization's financial integrity.
• Responsible for all accounts payables, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis and financials for the entities assigned, plus allocation of consolidated invoices and journal entries.
• Ensure journal entries and account payable postings are coded to the accurate GL account and any intercompany balances zero
• Responsible for ensuring operational items are renewed and paid on time including environmental and business licenses, sign contracts, insurance, lease renewals, etc.
• Work toward goals set by Assistant Controller on accounting related functions and any other development goals as needed.
• Assist in gathering schedules for the outside accounting firm for year end audit and tax planning or as required.
• Allocation to the appropriate GL account for all monthly credit card transactions on company and owner credit cards.
• Analyze the business processes for more efficient ways and review financials monthly to determine potential cost-savings.

Treasury Management

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Advise management of any known items that are not recurring that would cause a need for cash in order to better forecast the company's cash position.

Reporting

• Responsible for the monthly sales tax reporting related to the entities assigned.
• Create sales and financial reporting for Burger King Corporate as required.
• May be responsible for the annual Corporate Commission filings for various entities.
• May be responsible for annual personal property tax filings.

Business Start Up

• Support new entity start up, including, but not limited to, utilities set up.

Accountable To

• Assistant Controller

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Financial area preferred, or 4 plus years related business experience

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

• Must be PC proficient with a strong experience in Microsoft Excel and Word (SAGE/MAS experience a plus)
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines as required