Job Description

The Senior Accountant-AR/Revenue is responsible for managing complex accounting activities related to rebates, billing, invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting for the Supply Chain function. This role ensures the accuracy and completeness of revenue-related transactions, supports month-end and year-end close activities, strengthens internal controls, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve operational processes.

Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree Accounting or related degree Req
Work Experience
4-7 years Accounting Work Experience Req
US GAAP experience with emphasis in lease accounting, evaluation of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, revenue recognition, preferably for franchisors, and fixed assets Pref
Quick service, franchise operations, and/or hospitality industry experience Pref
Experience in systems implementation and process improvements Pref
Experience with widely-used ERP / accounting systems (Microsoft AX, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Oracle, Intacct, etc.) Req
Skills and Abilities
Extremely detail-oriented, quick learner and ability to work independently
Proficiency with MS Office (advanced skills in Excel and Word)
Licenses and Certifications
CPA or CPA-track Pref

Essential Functions

• Own the end-to-end billing and invoicing processes, ensuring timely and accurate customer invoicing in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Own specific accounting processes which include the calculation of accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts and preparing supporting schedules.
• Review and apply incoming payments accurately to customer accounts, invoices, and open
• balances.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, payment deductions, chargebacks, and
• discrepancies between amounts billed and payments received.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items for timely resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts receivable and revenue transactions.
• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports related to collections, AR Aging, billing
• performance, and cash application.
• Analyze trends, variances, and exceptions, providing insights and recommendations to management to improve financial performance and process efficiency.

• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues.

• Maintain documentation of procedures, controls, and reconciliation processes ensuring compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

• Assist with audit requests by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures

The Senior Accountant-AR/Revenue is responsible for managing complex accounting activities related to rebates, billing, invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting for the Supply Chain function. This role ensures the accuracy and completeness of revenue-related transactions, supports month-end and year-end close activities, strengthens internal controls, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve operational processes.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting or related degree, Required
• Master’s in accounting/finance or Relevant Professional certification preferred

Work Experience

• 4+ years of accounting experience in accounts receivable, revenue accounting, billing, or general accounting.
• Strong experience with complex account reconciliations. Reconciliations involving royalties or rebates is preferred.
• Experience in franchise, retail, distribution, consumer products, or multi-unit business environments.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and cash management accounting activities.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Extremely detail-oriented, quick learner and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility with evolving role
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Travel Requirements

• None

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA or CPA-track, Preferred