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Flynn Restaurant Group Transactional Accountant in INDEPENDENCE, Ohio
Position Description
The Transactional Accountant is an accounting professional responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close process across multiple business units. Responsibilities include analysis and reconciliation of select general ledger accounts, preparation and posting of monthly accruals, ensuring the accurate posting of operational and capital expenditures, ensure accuracy of financial projects, identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies, research and resolve accounting issues as they arise, and assist with special projects when necessary.
Essential responsibilities will include:
Prepare and post monthly recurring entries related to operational activities.
Monthly analysis & preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accounts across business units as assigned.
Analysis of COGS accounts to ensure proper and timely posting of invoices, transfers, adjustments, and preparation and processing of accruals as needed.
Analysis and accruals for invoices and expenses not posted to the ERP prior to close.
Review of divisional, admin and operations postings to proper GL accounts.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures are being adhered to.
Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
Work cross functionally with Financial Accounting & Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash & Treasury and FP&A to support month, quarter and year end activities ensuring a timely and accurate close process.
Collaborate with other F&A departments, operations and other support functions to identify and solution for potential opportunities.
Assist with year-end audit through work paper preparation supporting balance sheet account balances.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within department.
Support Controller, Sr Director and Sr Manager on special projects and analysis as needed.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualified professionals must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting along with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience.
CPA or MBA is a plus, but not required.
Must possess strong analytical as well as audit/research documentation skills.
Comprehension of the monthly closing process
Must possess strong Excel skills as well as demonstrated proficiency with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset software.
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
SAP experience is preferred, but not required.
Why Work for Flynn?
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!
The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer