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Flynn Restaurant Group Accountant, Vendor Accounting in INDEPENDENCE, Ohio
Position Description
The Accountant, Vendor Accounting is an accounting professional responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close process across multiple business units. Accountabilities include ensuring the accurate posting of rebates and incentives related to vendor and franchise agreements, review of vendor and franchise agreements to extract relevant rebate and incentive information, analysis and reconciliation of select general ledger accounts, preparation and posting of monthly accruals, 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 monthly CSD (beverage rebates) accruals based on contract terms.
Reconcile quarterly CSD vendor purchase statements to ensure accuracy of the monthly drink rebate accruals
Track, report, and ensure proper posting of all other incentives and rebates as identified
Review and extract relevant rebate and incentive information from current and new contracts
Create and distribute monthly P&L reporting related to vendor and franchise rebates and incentives
Provide monthly reporting to and partner with Procurement to ensure all available rebates and incentives are maximized per contract terms
Reponsible for tracking, reporting and monthly accrual for PCard and ePay reabate
Responsible for tracking and reporting on all realized and missed cash discounts
Partner with FP&A, Treasury and AP to ensure all cash discount opportunities are maximized and in compliance with company policy
Responsible for month end P&L and balance sheet account reconciliations related to the rebates, incentives and cash discounts.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures are being adhered to.
Work cross functionally with Procurement, 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.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within department.
Support Sr Director, Sr Manager, and Supervisor 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