Accountant Ii - Restaurant Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing moderate to complex data analysis, journal entry postings, data collection and period end reconciliations. Researches general ledger account balance variances, identifies discrepancies and initiates correcting entries. Has significant contact with field and corporate management to research and resolve data discrepancies, ensuring financial ledgers are complete and accurate, and conducts various ad-hoc projects as directed.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes specialized accounting software to reconcile cash deposit transactions between point of sale and the bank. Works with field management to resolve missing/late funds and posts necessary correcting entries. Collaborates with Loss Prevention as needed to ensure companys cash handling processes and procedures are being followed.

Responds to inquiries and requests for information from store management, internal departments and external vendors or agencies. Orders bank and depository supplies, assists with change order requests from restaurant management & provides accounting guidance as necessary.

Works within home-grown accounting systems to validate company sales data from point of sale, looking for data oddities, researching and working with field staff or IT to determine proper course of action for accounting anomalies. Works independently across multiple IT systems to retrieve missing sales data and populate in corporate systems. Initiates correcting entries as needed and performs period end subsystem to General Ledger reconciliation for related.

Reviews and approves 3rd party delivery reconciliations submitted by franchise accountants. Processes adjustment requests through corporate accounting systems to correct sales data. Communicates frequently with franchise accounting staff regarding status of requests and advises on any reconciliation issues found.

Performs weekly 3rd party delivery reconciliations for corporate locations. Processes adjustments necessary through corporate accounting systems. Processes journal entries and compiles period end reconciliations for each delivery partner.

Responsible for maintaining the companys gift card program, including: weekly journal entries, period end reporting, overseeing and accounting for internal sales/adjustments, bulk sales, and 3rd party retail progams (IE Blackhawk). Preparing Quarterly breakage and commission entries and reconciliations for the related. Assists franchise with gift card program and reconciliation questions; facilitates account setups across departments.

Reviews and interprets restaurant license and permit renewal requirements; retains appropriate signatures, calculates fees, gathers data necessary for renewal completion. Uses LicensePro software to track the renewal status, generate payment requests, retain physical permit copies and generates reports. Monitors and maintains compliance for each site and makes copies of permits to be distributed to restaurants. Communicates with internal personnel and external regulatory agencies.

Maintains Location Database in coordination with various corporate departments cross functionally. Assigns and maintains restaurant level hierarchy and ensures all location attribute data is complete and accurate.

Creates and distributes ad hoc reports using specialized accounting software; gathers requirements and compiles data. Works alongside Marketing to provide reporting on company wide charity initiatives and facilitate payment and money transfers to related charity organizations. Processes Accounts Receivable requests to franchise for the related.

Prepares journal entries and ensures accurate and timely reporting of various income, expense and balance sheet accounts. Prepares period-end account reconciliations and SOX validations. Researches and resolves discrepancies. Assists with data gathering for internal and external audits. Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience - 2-3 years related accounting or financial system analysis experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Excellent oral and written English communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

Broad knowledge of accounting & financial concepts and techniques.

Strong MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access), knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion and ReconNET.

In-depth knowledge of excel spreadsheets, tables, formulas and data manipulation.

Ability to work with large sets of transaction level data. System saavy and quick to learn.

Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior. Physical Requirements - Ability to speak/hear clearly in person and on the telephone/video. Ability to operate a computer keyboard.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Jack in the Box, Inc. and its affiliates will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit managements discretion to assign other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

The range for this position is $63,700 - $90,700 and is based on an employee located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego. If the candidate is hired in a different city to work remote, we will apply a geographic pay differential based on the cost of labor in the market in which the employee resides.

Brand: Jack In The Box
Address: 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA - 92123
Property Description: Jack in the Box Corporate
Property Number: XX9101