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Inspire Brands Lead Accountant in Atlanta, Georgia
The 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.
This position sits in our Atlanta Support Center, with the expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.
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 monthly analysis of the financial statements and various budgets 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.
Assist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing audit deliverables and financial statement disclosure support.
Maintain financial internal controls in the performance of assigned processes to maintain the 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 in Accounting is required.
Certified Public Accountant track preferred.
1-3 years of 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.
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.
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.