Position Summary:
The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for the execution of corporate accounting functions in support of month- and quarter-end close, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and related variance analyses in support of the Company’s public company reporting obligations. The scope of the role may include (i) utilities and other occupancy costs; (ii) accounting for marketing and other G&A expenses, and (iii) other corporate accounting areas as assigned. Additionally, this position is responsible for preparing various financial reporting schedules utilized in the Company's external reporting, completing internal and external audit requests as well as assisting with compiling internal and external financial statements and disclosures. This role is cross-functional and requires collaboration and partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business. The position reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
Essential Functions:
Prepare timely and accurate journal entries related to various corporate accounting areas in accordance with periodic close schedule.
Ensure compliance with company policy, U.S. GAAP and internal controls while focusing on strategies to reduce the time it takes to close the accounting period
Accurately reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including the review, investigation, and resolution of accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help ensure accuracy.
Responsible for preparation of schedules and analysis that support significant balances and accounts.
Develop and maintain an effective control environment on assigned accounts and tasks in accordance with the Company’s SOX controls and processes.
Contribute recommendations and participate in improving the Company's accounting processes; assist in the development and/or improvement of internal control activities and accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain ownership of key controls related to corporate accounts and processes; update SOX documentation as needed and perform all assigned controls to ensure a strong control environment over assigned processes.
Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external auditors and respond timely to audit requests.
Participate in and support company initiatives such as software implementations, process improvement initiatives and other departmental projects.
Document processes and cross train in other areas in order to provide support during absences.
Supervise and mentor staff accountant and specialist roles
Complete special projects, ad hoc reporting or other general duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting in a public company environment required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Strong US GAAP knowledge with the initiative to remain current on accounting changes
Ability to proactively seek out others within the organization to resolve issues
Proficient in financial analysis and reporting of financial data
Proficient with corporate accounting processes including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis
Experience with major ERP system and tools required; Oracle Fusion and Blackline a plus.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel with the ability to visually interpret the logic of a complex sequence of excel formulas and update or change these as needed
Unquestionable integrity, ethics and credibility
Preference towards industry experience with consumer-based, multi-site operations such as food & beverage (restaurant), retail, hospitality, or other consumer-based businesses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment and within the company culture.
Strong documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
Attention to detail with consistent accuracy and organization
Commitment to meet internal close and reporting deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with peers and key business partners
Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills
Equipment – Computer, ERP software, Telephone
Work Environment – Ability to work in a hybrid environment
Physical Effort – Position lends itself to overtime during critical times of the month, quarter and year. Moderate amounts of stress.
Compensation Range: $73,700.00 - $101,375.00
Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer