at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The warmer Chicago months are here! Treat yourself this Summer season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
The A/P Analyst will report to the Assistant Controller and the Accounts Payable Manager. The ideal candidate has a background in accounts payable and can carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively. Experience with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Coordinate A/P related procedures and expectations with restaurant management teams, working across multiple restaurant entities simultaneously
+ Review and analyze invoices and employee reimbursements for reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies
+ Review open A/P and complete weekly free cash analysis to determine what should be paid on weekly check runs, ensuring all outstanding obligations are paid in a timely manner
+ Review vendor statements to locate any missing invoices or credits, and then work with restaurant management and vendor teams to obtain them
+ Assist in the creation and maintenance of bank and credit card accounts, including posting activity to the general ledger and performing account reconciliations
+ Review monthly general ledger activity regarding payables and expenses, including balance sheet and profit & loss account analysis
+ Perform month-end closing activities including preparation of various journal entries, and period-end accruals and amortizations
+ Work with restaurant management in reviewing their COGS at the end of the month
+ Assist in the maintenance of all business licensing documents, ensuring assigned entities are current with required permits and licenses and assisting in their renewals
+ Review, analyze, and track Fixed Asset purchases on Fixed Assets schedules
+ Perform special projects as required to assist the Department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives.
RequirementsREQUIREMENTS
+ Two years preferred, but a minimum of one year experience with full cycle Accounts Payable
+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
+ Restaurant industry experience strongly preferred
+ Excellent computer skills and advanced proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Compeat
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills with a broad range of audiences
+ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
+ Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes
+ Attention to detail and a dedication to providing a high-quality work product
+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, follow through on issues promptly, and meet reasonable routine deadlines
+ Exercise professional skepticism regarding transactional data
+ Ability to be resourceful and independent in solving problems
+ Manage confidential information with a high degree of integrity
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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