Analyst, Accounting

About the role

As an Accounting Analyst, you will assist with certain period and quarterly accounting deliverables as well as financial reporting for the KFC Division. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including KFC International, Planning, and market accounting teams, to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the consolidation and preparation of KFC Division's quarterly balance sheet reporting
• Aid in the preparation of key quarterly deliverables included in the KFC Division and YUM Brand's CFO Close Decks
• Prepare, review, and record consolidated journal entries for the KFC division, working with markets to record entries in subsequent quarters
• Ensure required period reporting deliverables are submitted by markets and compiled for control and planning teams
• Execute period close and reporting activities for KFC Global HQ including identifying and resolving issues identified during close processes
• Analyze and reconcile multiple Balance Sheet Accounts
• Monitor capital expenditure requests provided by KFC departments, including fixed and intangible assets to ensure proper reporting
• Prepare and submit reporting schedules and roll forwards in HFM for KFC HQ
• Partner with the KFC Finance Team for G&A analysis and financial reporting and collaborating on ad-hoc accounting requests

Requirements

• Accounting degree
• 2+ years public or private industry accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven analytical and financial reporting skills

Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Experience with large, global companies
• Experience in the QSR or retail environment
• Understanding of intercompany accounting & foreign currency accounting
• Experience with JDE, HFM and Microsoft products

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year

Pay

Salary Range: $80,300 - $90,000 + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

You will be required to attend the Louisville KY office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).