Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant

**Relocation to Charlotte, NC is required for this position!**

Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is seeking multiple Associate Accountants to join their growing team! Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. They are known for their continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

The Associate Accountant will be responsible for providing financial support to field operations while providing excellent internal customer service. They also will participate in month end close duties including preparing journal entries, ensuring accuracy of monthly P&L statements, reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, etc.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Airport area)

Schedule: 80% Remote (only 6 days a month on site!)

Company Benefits & Perks:

• FREE Starbucks, breakfast, and lunch on-site with a variety of options!
• 401K : 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6% - company pays $0.35 on the $1 up to 6% with the option to provide an additional $0.15 (which typically pays out!)
• PTO: 28.5 PTO /Holidays!! (3 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days)
• Competitive Dental, Vision, & Health Insurance for you AND your dependents
• FREE Life Insurance Policy and Short & Long-Term Disability
• FREE Lifestyle Health Coaching, Wellness Rewards, & Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with restaurant and cafeteria managers at various locations regarding Accounting questions via phone and email while providing excellent internal customer service
• Prepare journal entries as needed in SAP Accounting software
• Make sure that monthly P&L statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
• Ensure balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly
• Perform balance sheet review funds, inventory, entitlement Accruals, etc.) and operation closures
• Train managers via phone to use and understand Accounting SAP Accounting software
• Ensure that all managers’ contact information is updated and correct in SAP Accounting software
• Adhere to Accounting policies and procedures and maintains our internal controls
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed in SAP Accounting software

Qualifications:

• Two-year degree in Accounting or Business with Accounting concentration and 3+ years bookkeeping / accounting experience, full charge general ledger OR 10+ years bookkeeping / accounting experience, full charge general ledger
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills, verbal, and written
• Proficient knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
• Must be a quick learner and self-motivated

Category Code: JN001