Staff Accountant - Royalties

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will perform daily accounting duties to administer royalties collected from our 2,400+ franchises. This will include royalty master data maintenance, royalty calculation review and analysis, royalty invoice processing and franchise support.

• Process royalties by importing data from franchises and initiating fee calculations.
• Review and analyze royalty data and calculations for exceptions and anomalies.
• Facilitate distribution of royalty invoices via franchise payment platform.
• Process franchise royalty report revisions in partnership with Franchise Audit.
• Provide franchise support for royalty reporting and payment processing, including supporting other departments in development of policies and training.
• Partner with Technology to plan and execute annual updates to certain aspects of royalty configuration; perform user acceptance testing of changes within related applications.
• Balance Accounts Receivable and Convention Allowance accounts daily; investigate and correct any discrepancies.
• Review and maintain Convention Allowance for each franchise, including transferring amounts due to resales, etc.
• Assist with annual convention activities, including preparing materials before the event and providing onsite support with event setup, attendee registration, and help desk operations.
• Monitor cross-functional franchise lifecycle checklists and execute related tasks.
• Update records into the Notes Receivable system for new franchise sales.
• Prepare journal entries to book new sales in accordance with ASC606 guidelines for revenue recognition.
• Monitor and manage Franchise Change Forms, including but not limited to electronic invoicing and validation of bank information.
• Be Responsible for keeping the Policy & Procedures for position accurate and up to date.
• Audit support – including preparation of requested documents and coordination of supporting information requested by auditors.
• Serve as Back-up support for any accounts receivable activities.
• Assist the team in documenting business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls, as well as finding opportunities for process improvement, and implementing solutions.
• Assist with special accounting projects assigned.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) or other ERP experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Adobe.
• Quick Books Online experience (preferred).
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors.
• Ability to provide thorough reports and documentation of multiple activities.
• Adaptability, with high reliability and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and on a team within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making skills and judgement with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, such as Finance or Business, required.
• At least 2 years of related accounting work experience.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options
• 401(k) with company match
• Company profit sharing plan
• Generous paid time-off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 2 free on-site fitness rooms
• Employee Assistance Program