Senior Accountant - Inspire Company Restaurants

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The Senior Accountant – Inspire Company Restaurants (ICR) Accounting will execute ICR Accounting team’s operational accounting function. Duties include the month-end close, review of ICR costs, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly accruals, preparation of various analyses, and assistance with quarterly and year-end requests and audit deliverables including the preparation of schedules to support the financial statements. Further, this role will contribute to the achievement of the Company’s timely and accurate reporting by assisting with OneInspire Finance process improvement initiatives and department goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES          

• Assist with the month and quarter end closing of the general ledger by preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analyses for assigned P&L areas, such as Inventory/Cost of Goods Sold, Payroll, SG&A, and Controllables. Assist in the research and determination of how to account for new transactions, which may include review of contracts, research of technical literature and development of proposals for accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist in the monthly analysis of the financial statements and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period. Review assigned areas for accuracy and provide financial support to assigned brands and locations. Prepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends in ICR Operational results. Participate in meetings to review operational results with FP&A.
• Train and review work by accountants as assigned. Ensure work is in compliance with department policies and processes.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency of the monthly and quarterly close process while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Assist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing and reviewing audit deliverables and financial statement disclosure support.
• 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.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year Degree
• Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate preferred 
• 3-7 years accounting experience
• Prior accounting experience with ERP financial systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, fast growing company environment where adaptability is imperative
• Excellent 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 US GAAP
• Advanced in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.