Rise Brands Looking for Accounting Specialist at Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounting Specialist will work with the Accounting Manager in processing transactions, reconciling multiple accounts, posting various entries to the General Ledger, and supporting the month-end closing process. This person will validate and audit the accuracy of various financial statements. A person who lives by “measure twice, but cut once” will thrive as our next Accounting Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage processing of day-to-day accounting transactions for AP, Cash & Intracompany.
• Prepare and audit cash, bank, credit card, and sales entries to post to the General Ledger.
• Performs daily audit of revenue reconciliation in the financial systems software, and approves revenue journal entry in General Ledger.
• Audit expense reports for adherence to company policy and escalate issues to appropriate leadership.
• Assist in adherence and implementation to accounting procedures and internal controls ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Assist month-end close, including review of General Ledger activity, research variances, and the classification of miscoded or new items.
• Analyze sales data & trends and intracompany cash handling.
• Daily reconciliation and posting of cash accounts for all locations, including cash transfers, Check, ACH & Debit transactions to the General Ledger.
• Other analyses/projects, as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
• A minimum of 2-4 years accounting and a minimum of 1-2 years in Accounts Payable. Accounting experience supporting hospitality or restaurant brands preferred.
• A proven understanding of the General Ledger and GAAP.
• Ability to prioritize and perform job duties under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of/familiarity with Mac environment; Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. MS Excel). Experience with Restaurant365 preferred.
• Must possess excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to coordinate multiple assignments and projects in a fast-paced environment with effective resolution of conflicting priorities.