Corporate Accounting, Staff Accountant

Inspire-Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company, is seeking a Corporate Accounting Analyst to support month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting from our Atlanta Global Support Center. This onsite role (4 days/week) offers growth in GAAP-compliant processes and Oracle Cloud proficiency.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel and analytical skills to contribute to timely, accurate reporting and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA exam eligibility preferred.
• 0-2 years accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end close and prepare journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes for reporting and audits.
• Maintain and improve general ledger controls and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Assist in performing the corporate accounting function including the month-end close, review of advertising costs, general and administrative costs, balance sheet account reconciliations, preparation of various analyses, and assistance with quarterly and year-end requests and audits including the preparation of financial statements. Further, contribute to the achievement of the Company’s timely and accurate reporting by assisting with process improvement initiatives and specialized Oracle Cloud system and reporting knowledge, and department goals through the effective administration of the general ledger system.This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the month and quarter-end closing of the general ledger, prepare month-end journal entries, evaluate account balances, and prepare analyses in conjunction with preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliationsPrepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends by G&A cost center ownersAssist Financial, Planning & Analysis team and other groups with the annual budget and forecasting processesAssist in the monthly analysis of the general ledgers and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate periodPerform reconciliations and analysis of corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts and prepare assigned financial statements and footnotes for financial reporting group and provide information and supporting schedules to financial statements for external auditorsMaintain financial internal controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information to ensure compliance with company policies and proceduresEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS4 Year Degree, preferably in Accounting with the education requirements met to sit for the CPA exam0-2 years of accounting experienceREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIESTeam player who is detail oriented, with ability to plan work effectively, work independently with minimal supervision and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisionsAbility to multi-task and shift prioritiesRequires good communication, analytical and organizational skillsA desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence and professionalismCommand of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with GAAPProficient in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environmentInspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 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.