Assist in performing the corporate accounting function including the month-end close, review of corporate general and administrative costs, balance reconciliations, bank reconciliations, preparation of various analysis, and to assist with quarterly and year-end audits and to contribute to the achievement of Company, assisting with process improvement initiatives, and department goals through the effective administration of the general ledger system.
Additionally, this role will contribute to the success of the OneInspire Finance Program, including the integration of the Jimmy John's brand into the Company's organization, process, and financial systems. This role will support the Company's timely and accurate reporting by assisting with process improvement initiatives and controls execution.
Key Responsibilities
Assist 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 reconciliations.
Assist in the research and determination of how to account for new transactions, which may include review of contracts, research of technical literature and developing proposals for accounting treatment.
Review corporate general and administrative (G&A) statements for accuracy and distribute as necessary and provide financial support to assigned G&A cost center owners regarding cost center charges, variances, and other financial related issues. Prepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends by G&A cost center owner to assist Financial, Planning & Analysis team and other groups with the annual budget and forecasting processes.
Perform reconciliations and analysis of corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts and corporate bank accounts. Assist in the monthly analysis of the financial statements and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period.
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. Participate in special projects as needed, specifically the Jimmy John's system integration project. Jimmy John's will move from Great Plains ERP to Oracle Cloud ERP in Q1 2024
Education Qualifications
4-year degree in accounting preferred
CPA or CPA candidate
Experience Qualifications
2-4 years accounting experience.
Prior accounting experience with GL accounting systems, ORACLE and Hyperion preferred.
Public accounting or QSR accounting experience preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
Team player who is detail oriented, with ability to plan work effectively, work independently with minimal supervision and minimal to no errors, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities.
Requires good communication, analytical and organizational skills.
A desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence.
Ability to identify key risks and escalate them to management in a timely manner.
Command of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with GAAP.
Proficient in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and some database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In 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.
