Accounting Specialist

About the role

As an Accounting Specialist, you will analyze financial information, maintain accurate records, assist with accounting duties, and provide timely, courteous responses to inquiries or complaints from clients, vendors, and lenders. Strong research, communication, and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report monthly operating results to Accounting Leadership with variance explanations.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly operating statements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commitments, and Aramark policy and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Review balance sheets quarterly with accountants and supervisors to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with Aramark policy and procedures and client contractual obligations for all locations.
• Assist with corporate reporting and internal auditing reports and questions.
• Participate in special projects as required by management.
• Process and organize invoices to ensure bills are paid and received in a timely manner.
• Review ledgers, statements, and balance sheets for accuracy.
• Record financial information and provide summaries when necessary.
• Recommend actions to stop misuse of budget and reduce loss.
• Maintain accounts by recording, identifying, and verifying financial transactions.
• Follow internal accounting procedures and policies to ensure financial security is maintained.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and other informative meetings to stay up-to-date on new technologies.
• Collaborate with others in the accounting department to ensure all financial actions are accurate.

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Technical knowledge of accounting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including accounting databases, Excel, and other software.
• Ability to thoroughly analyze and research information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the company

Aramark serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by purpose, the company strives to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark believes in equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

At Aramark, careers are designed to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth, offering new challenges, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to reach full potential.