Senior Accountant - Concessions International - Atlanta , GA - Concessions International LLC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Manages the financial close process, including ensuring all cost incurred are properly recorded, reviewing, journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
2. Maintains multi-entity general ledger(s) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and company accounting policies and procedures.
3. Prepares detailed journal entries and account analysis.
4. Analyzes and reconciles balance sheet accounts.
5. Prepares summary explanations of financial statements variances to budget.
6. Reconciles restaurant sales a to confirm bank deposit amounts are accurate and all funds are accounted for including cash and credit card accounts and vouchers.
7. Reconciles bank statements to identify any outstanding deposits or errors.
8. Ensures that billings are completed, and payments are posted timely.
9. Participates in the process of testing, sampling, pulling backup and providing supporting documentation to the auditors.
10. Participates in the annual operations budget planning process with operations management.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adheres to applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies and procedures, and departmental guidelines.
2. Supports the prepares of property tax returns and other yearly reporting to outside agencies.
3. The position is dedicated to the business entity at the Atlanta Airport.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate operational and technical accounting background knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Dynamics;
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and Fixed Asset System; ability to prepare letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and/or other documents as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, vendors and/or others as required.
• Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve conflict and deliver results.
• Solid interpersonal, team building and; ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, or kneel.
• Frequently required to sit; talk; hear; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular, on-site attendance is required.
• Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office building or airport office with moderate noise level.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals