Analyst- Accounts Receivable

Inspire Brands, Inc.; Robbins (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands is seeking an Analyst for Accounts Receivable to manage the administrative processes involved in franchise transactions. This role involves preparing documents, tracking transfers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and smooth transitions. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic experience in accounting support, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate or Bachelor's degree required.
• 0 - 3 years of experience is acceptable.
• Customer focused with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update transfer documents and facilitate review.
• Track transfer progress and ensure updates in database.
• Prepare preliminary and final settlement statements.

Skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Business Administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

The Analyst- Accounts Receivable will play a critical role in managing the administrative and financial steps needed to finalize the transaction between selling and buying franchisees in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities will focus on coordinating administrative tasks, collecting and verifying relevant data and documentation received from stakeholders, and assisting cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and update transfer documents and facilitate review by business partners
• Pull historical franchisee sales data to support settlement calculations
• Track transfer progress and ensure updated information is noted in database
• Disseminate transfer documents as needed
• Prepare preliminary and final settlement statements
• Follow up with the cash team and project managers to ensure all required funds are deposited by the appropriate parties according to the final settlement statement
• Monitor transfer mailbox and schedule and support transfer-related meetings and communications
• Work with Franchise Services and other stakeholders to ensure transfer completion
• Act as a point of contact for settlement document related questions from franchisees and business partners
• Seek and provide updates from/to business partners on transfer status and outstanding items
• Prepare standard reports or summaries to support management updates.
• Calculate transfer and settlement fees for legacy brands
• Ensure all documents are properly filed and saved in accordance with company policy
• Escalate potential issues in a timely manner
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and provide support as required
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve processes through digitalization, centralization, or automation

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Business Administration or related

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: 0 – 3 years of total experience, minimum

• Prior experience working in a global accounting support center
• Restaurant franchising or hospitality experience preferred but not required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates a customer focused orientation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work independently to meet assigned deadlines and make sound decisions
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fast-growing company where adaptability is imperative

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:

• Experience with Oracle or other major ERP systems
• Exposure to contracts, licensing, or operational systems

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 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.