Sr. Technical Accountant

Little Caesars Pizza; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. is seeking a qualified accountant to apply US GAAP guidance across the company’s accounting functions, including close and consolidation, general ledger, intercompany accounting, internal controls, audits, and financial reporting.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting principles, analyze financial information, and provide counsel on decisions impacting the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• CPA and demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or finance.
• Public accounting/auditing experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the accounting close and consolidation to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements for leadership reviews.
• Coordinate with external auditors to smooth the audit process.
• Support quarterly and annual GAAP financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Oracle financial systems team to improve processes.
• Assist in reviewing internal controls with the compliance team and IHI internal audit.
• Research and advise on new or complex accounting transactions.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards and GAAP updates.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future:

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

In this role, you will be responsible forapplyinggenerally acceptableaccounting principles (US GAAP) to provide guidanceto cores areas of the Company’s accounting function, including close and consolidation, generalledger, intercompany accounting, internal controls, external audits, technical accounting, and financial reporting.Through controls and regular performance analysis,ensuresthe quality and accuracy offinancial managementthroughout the organization. You will partner with cross-functionaland related partyteams to ensurethatappropriate accountingprinciples are applied accurately and consistently.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assist in the execution of accounting close and consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate accounting over all aspects of the general ledger
• Manage intercompany and ensure all intercompany transactions are correctly recorded and eliminated
• Prepare financial statements for Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. (LCE) leadership and Business Unit Reviews (BUR)
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit process
• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements
• Work closely with Oracle financial system team to assist in continual improvement of the accounting and reporting process
• Assist in review of internal accounting controls, including ongoing collaboration with LCE compliance team and Ilitch Holdings Incorporated (IHI) internal audit
• Research and provide recommendations on new and/or complex accounting transactions
• Ensure consistent application of account standards
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting and implementation of new pronouncements impacting the accounting and financial reporting of LCE, Little Caesars Supply Chain, and Little Caesars Fundraising (LCF)
• Provide financial counsel, advice, and knowledge internally at all levels when evaluating potential decisions that may have a significant impact on the business
• Assist in the analysis of information to offer insights on business processes
• Participate in the creation, modification, documentation of the implementation of accounting and accounting control/auditing procedures and processes
• Coordinate with IHI tax team to assist in the analysis of tax matters impacting the Company’s financial reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• CPA and demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP
• Financial Statement Preparation/Technical Accounting Research
• Demonstrated Technical accounting knowledge and application 3-5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or finance
• Public accounting/auditingexperience
• Strong working knowledge of intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, and sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Evidence of a successful track record with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities with a results-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team or independent environment
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with multiple levels in the company.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previousexperience in a role with a QSR or a similar (franchise) environment
• Proficient in Oracle or similar financial accounting and consolidationsystem.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Right to Work.