Associate Financial Analyst - Accounting

Job Overview This position's role is to perform routine to moderately complex accounting support work in accordance with accepted standard accounting principles, department guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Deposit manual checks received and monitor the automated check deposit system, while working closely with department contacts to ensure proper coding is submitted to the automated system. Utilize general accounting knowledge in preparation of journal entries (manual and recurring). Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for depository accounts and resolve any variances in a timely manner. Reconcile liquor payments transacted via Fintech/iControl. Perform daily matching if book and bank transaction in reconciliation system (T-Recs) utilizing Oracle & Fintech/iControl portal to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Reconcile other several balance sheet accounts to general ledger and resolving variances. Execute internal controls related to assigned responsibilities and processes to ensure effective internal control over financial reporting. Prepare the semiannual Flex Compensation investment testing includes coordination with the Darden treasury department and the third-party administrator. Generate reports in shareworks and ensure the control reports for Stock‑based compensation are updated with new awards and ensure information provided by third‑party is accurate. Record True Ups for all the rewards granted and verify if there is any variance to estimates (QFR). Record the HEDGE expense for the period in agreement with old and new contracts. Review quarterly adjustments relative to tax benefits, ESPP expense, quarterly BOD expense, dividend ST/LT reclass, and dividend payout reclass, etc. Record interests received on investments made by Darden Dimes and Foundation. Reconcile contributions/grants of Darden Dimes and Foundation. Education, Training, Experience and Other Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree, with preference for Accounting, Finance or Business, or at least 3 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance environment with supporting or managing accounting systems. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong knowledge of Oracle, Discoverer and HFM. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Darden Restaurants