Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for analyzing information, maintaining accurate records, assisting with accounting duties, and providing timely, courteous responses to inquiries or complaints from clients, vendors, and lenders. You should also be a skilled researcher and possess strong communication and computer skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation and reporting of monthly operating results to Accounting Leadership along with variance explanations.
• Supervision of the preparation of monthly operating statements to ensure compliance, accordance with contractual obligations and commitments and Aramark policy and procedures.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Reviewing balance sheets on a quarterly basis with accountants and supervisors to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Ensuring compliance with Aramark policy and procedures and client contractual obligations for all locations.
• Assisting with corporate reporting and internal auditing reports and questions.
• Participating in special projects as required by management.
• Processing and organizing invoices to ensure bills are paid and received in a timely manner.
• Reviewing ledgers, statements, and balance sheets for accuracy.
• Recording financial information and providing summaries when necessary.
• Recommending actions to stop misuse of budget and reduce loss.
• Maintaining accounts by recording, identifying, and verifying financial transactions.
• Following internal accounting procedures and policies to ensure financial security is maintained.
• Attending conferences, workshops, and other informative meetings to stay up-to-date on new technologies.
• Collaborating with others in the accounting department to ensure all financial actions are accurate.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Technical knowledge of accounting regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including accounting databases, Excel and other software.
• Ability to thoroughly analyze and research information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Aramark:

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.