Senior Accountant - Avendra International

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of Avendra accounting functions, with an emphasis on revenue recognition.  This position is open for flexible combination of onsite/Work from home arrangements.

Position Reports to Accounting Manager, Revenue Recognition

COMPENSATION:  The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible salaried Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Salaried eligible benefits may vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for certain month and year-end closing procedures to ensure accuracy of Avendra financial statements; in particular, maintaining the Revenue Subledger
• Prepare and maintain related tracking schedules and standard revenue financial reports
• Responsible for monthly revenue transactions in the GL and Revenue Subledger, including calculating estimates to accrue 
• Prepare asset and liability balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forward schedules, to include recommending and preparing adjusting journal entries
• Interact with internal staff to resolve issues or identify potential revenue adjustments, accruals and general variance explanations
• Prepare month end revenue analysis, and quarterly marketing allowance payments and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze customer and founder true-up reports for distributions and prepare related reconciliations
• Prepare and calculate commission calculations
• Prepare schedules for the annual financial audit, SOC-1 and SOX, to include interacting and providing explanations to audit inquiries
• Prepare annual schedules and reconciliations for the G/L adjustment regarding Customer accruals vs true-up distribution variances
• Prepare monthly revenue journal entry and reconcile the ledger components
• Prepare monthly revenue reporting
• Prepare monthly revenue tax allocations for designated states 

Secondary Responsibilities

• Prepare other distributions to customers 
• Review contract terms and conditions to determine appropriate revenue recognition
• Prepare periodic manual billings
• Assist with A/P vendor additions/updates in Navision
• Perform general ledger special projects, as requested
• Perform research and work on special projects, as requested

Primary Competencies  

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Results Orientation
• Taking Initiative

Qualifications

•   5+ years of experience

•   BS/BA in relevant field required Accounting Major preferred, must be eligible for the CPA exam at a minimum.

•   CPA certification preferred.

•   Experience with Microsoft Office 

•   Experience with ERP financial software package

•   Strong written and oral communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

•   Perform research and work on special projects, as requested

•   Well-organized

Benefits

•    Flexible work arrangements
•    Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays 
•    Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
•    Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
•    Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
•    Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs 
•    Retirement plan with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The salary rate for this position ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.