divh2Lead Accountant/h2pThe Lead Accountant Inspire Company Restaurants (ICR) Accounting will execute ICR Accounting teams operational accounting function. Duties include the month-end close, review of ICR costs, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly accruals, preparation of various analyses, and assistance with quarterly and year-end requests and audit deliverables including the preparation of schedules to support the financial statements. Further, this role will contribute to the achievement of the Companys timely and accurate reporting by assisting with OneInspire Finance process improvement initiatives and department goals./ppThis position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliAssist with the month and quarter end closing of the general ledger by preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analyses for assigned PL areas, such as Inventory/Cost of Goods Sold, Payroll, SGA, and Controllables./liliAssist in the monthly analysis of the financial statements and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period. Review assigned areas for accuracy and provide financial support to assigned brands and locations. Prepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends in ICR Operational results./liliAssist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing audit deliverables and financial statement disclosure support./liliMaintain financial internal controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures./liliPerform ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned./li/ulh3Education and Experience Qualifications/h3ulli4 Year Degree in Accounting./liliCertified Public Accountant track preferred./lili1-3 years accounting experience./liliPrior accounting experience with ERP financial systems./li/ulh3Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities/h3ulliAbility to work collaboratively or independently and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions./liliAbility to work in a dynamic, fast paced, fast growing company environment where adaptability is imperative./liliGood communication, analytical, and organizational skills./liliA desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence and professionalism./liliCommand of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with GAAP./liliAdvanced in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment./li/ulh3Direct Reports/h3ulliThis position has 0 direct reports./li/ul/div
