Sr. Technical Accountant

Careers at Little Caesars; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support GAAP compliance and the monthly close process. You will own general ledger integrity, intercompany transactions, and consolidation activities while coordinating with external auditors and internal control teams.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and Oracle ERP experience. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in accounting or finance, a CPA, and proven ability to analyze complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA and knowledge of US GAAP required.
• 3–5 years of accounting, auditing or finance experience.
• Strong intercompany accounting and eliminations knowledge.
• Experience coordinating external audits and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of close and consolidation processes with accurate GL and intercompany eliminations.
• Manage intercompany accounting and ensure complete recording and elimination of intercompany transactions.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements for leadership reviews and BURs.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the audit process.
• Support internal control reviews and implement new GAAP pronouncements.
• Collaborate with Oracle team to improve accounting and reporting processes.
• Provide financial counsel on significant business decisions and impact analyses.

Skills

US GAAP

CPA

Financial Statement Prep

Intercompany accounting

Audit coordination

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

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 for applying generally acceptable accounting principles (US GAAP) to provide guidance to cores areas of the Company’s accounting function, including close and consolidation, general ledger, intercompany accounting, internal controls, external audits, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Through controls and regular performance analysis, ensures the quality and accuracy of financial management throughout the organization. You will partner with cross-functional and related party teams to ensure that appropriate accounting principles 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 ledgerManage intercompany and ensure all intercompany transactions are correctly recorded and eliminatedPrepare financial statements for Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. (LCE) leadership and Business Unit Reviews (BUR)Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processPrepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statementsWork closely with Oracle financial system team to assist in continual improvement of the accounting and reporting processAssist in review of internal accounting controls, including ongoing collaboration with LCE compliance team and Ilitch Holdings Incorporated (IHI) internal auditResearch and provide recommendations on new and/or complex accounting transactionsEnsure consistent application of account standardsEnsure 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 businessAssist in the analysis of information to offer insights on business processesParticipate in the creation, modification, documentation of the implementation of accounting and accounting control/auditing procedures and processesCoordinate with IHI tax team to assist in the analysis of tax matters impacting the Company’s financial reportingOther duties as assigned.Who You Are:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related fieldCPA and demonstrated knowledge of US GAAPFinancial Statement Preparation/Technical Accounting ResearchDemonstrated Technical accounting knowledge and application 3-5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or financePublic accounting/auditing experienceStrong working knowledge of intercompany accounting and eliminationsEvidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, and sound judgmentExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Capable of communicating with a diverse range of individualsDemonstrated project management skillsEvidence of a successful track record with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional imageDemonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities with a results-oriented approachDemonstrated ability to work in a team or independent environmentDemonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with multiple levels in the company.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Previous experience in a role with a QSR or a similar (franchise) environmentProficient in Oracle or similar financial accounting and consolidation system.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.