The Senior Accountant - Gift Cards Accounting will position will support the manager to ensure that gift card accounting policies are executed in compliance with US GAAP and documented with appropriate governance, controls, segregation of duties. This role will support the vision for the Inspire Company Restaurants (ICR) Accounting team by executing and documenting process in the end-to-end gift card revenue cycle, including partnering with various operations teams, creating efficiency, automation and standardization. Duties will include completing journal entries, analyzing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, performing financial analyses, reviewing expense accruals, and performing research. This individual is encouraged to seek continuous improvement to support the overall initiatives of OneInspire Finance.
The successful candidate will be action-oriented with a blend of both technical and operational accounting experience and will seek to build strong relationships with and deliver superior service to all key stakeholders.
This position sits onsite 3-4 days per week in our Atlanta Support Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the month and quarter end closing of the general ledger by preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, memos, and analyses for assigned areas. Research and clear all reconciling items in a timely manner. Review and analyze transaction level detail to ensure completeness and accuracy in accounts. Assist in the research and determination of how to account for transactions, which may include review of contracts, research of technical literature, and development of proposals for accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP. Participate in meetings to review results with accounting leadership, Finance, or Treasury
Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency of the monthly and quarterly close process while maintaining strong internal controls
Assist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing and reviewing audit deliverables and financial statement disclosure support
Help train new staff accountants on company accounting policies/procedures and assist the Manager in reviewing accountants work each period to ensure they are in compliance with department processes
Set an example by maintaining an excellent working knowledge and a high level of proficiency in accounting for gift card activity
Develop and maintain relationships with key operations team members and provide support as required
Maintain financial internal controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Handle unusual accounting transactions with little or no supervision and recommend solutions when confronted with opportunities. Ensure flexibility to assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
4 Year Degree in Accounting or related field
Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate preferred
3-7 years accounting experience
Prior accounting experience with ERP financial systems
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES
Ability to work collaboratively or independently and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, fast growing company environment where adaptability is imperative
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
A desire to work with and communicate with management with a high level of personal confidence and professionalism
Command of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP
Advanced in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment
DIRECT REPORTS
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 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.
