Lead Accountant

Overview

Assist in performing the corporate accounting function including the month-end close, review of corporate general and administrative costs, balance sheet account reconciliations, preparation of various analyses, and assistance with quarterly and year-end requests and audits including the preparation of financial statements. Further, contribute to the achievement of the Company’s timely and accurate reporting by assisting with process improvement initiatives and specialized Oracle Cloud system and reporting knowledge, and department goals through the effective administration of the general ledger system.

This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.

• Assist with the month and quarter end closing of the general ledger, prepare month-end journal entries, evaluate account balances, and prepare analyses in conjunction with preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations including highly confidential exposure areas including fringe benefits
• Prepare detailed analysis of variances and unusual trends by G&A cost center owners
• Assist Financial, Planning & Analysis team and other groups with the annual budget and forecasting processes
• Assist in the monthly analysis of the general ledgers and various budget versus actual schedules to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period
• Review corporate general and administrative (G&A) statements for accuracy and distribute as necessary and provide financial support to assigned G&A cost center owners regarding cost center charges, variances, and other financial related issues
• Perform reconciliations and analysis of corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts and prepare assigned financial statements and footnotes for financial reporting group and provide information and supporting schedules to financial statements for external auditors
• Maintain financial internal controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• 4 Year Degree, preferably in Accounting
• 2-3 years accounting experience
• Prior accounting experience with GL accounting systems, Oracle Cloud and FCCS preferred

• Team player who is detail oriented, with ability to plan work effectively, work independently with minimal supervision and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
• Requires good communication, analytical and organizational skills
• A desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence and professionalism
• Command of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with GAAP
• Advanced in Microsoft EXCEL, word processing, and advanced database applications knowledge in a Windows PC environment

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.