Title:  Accounting Lead Coordinator (Temporary)

Job Description

The Accounting Lead Coordinator is responsible for a variety of Avendra accounting functions, with an emphasis on revenue recognition.  

Position Reports to Accounting Manager, Revenue Recognition

This is a six month temporary position.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities
•    Responsible for certain month and year-end closing procedures to ensure accuracy of Avendra financial statements; in particular, maintaining the Revenue Subledger
o    Prepare and maintain related tracking schedules and standard revenue financial reports
o    Responsible for monthly revenue transactions in the GL and Revenue Subledger, including calculating estimates to accrue 
o    Prepare asset and liability balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forward schedules, to include recommending and preparing adjusting journal entries
o    Interact with internal staff to resolve issues or identify potential revenue adjustments, accruals and general variance explanations
o    Prepare month end revenue analysis

•    Prepare 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

Other Duties.  Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment.  This job operates in an office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed.  

Qualifications

•    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

Overnight Travel Requirements.  Type: None 

Years of Relevant Experience.   5-8 years of experience

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

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. 

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on select services and products
• Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $40,000 to $50,000.  If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

At Aramark, our goal is to give you a strong financial foundation as well as peace of mind. Learn about our benefits & compensation here.

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.