Aramark Destinations ยท 1 day ago
Accountant-Fixed Assets (Hybrid Schedule)
Aramark Destinations is a company focused on service and community impact, and they are seeking a Fixed Assets Accountant to prepare and maintain fixed asset accounts. The role involves monitoring the fixed asset function, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Reviews, reconciles and analyzes all assigned fixed asset general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries as needed
Process & review capital equipment requisitions, invoices, and purchase orders and ensure assets are capitalized in accordance with GAAP
Processes sales/proceeds from sales of assets, as well as activity for closed components
Maintains asset buyback information for ARAMARK clients, including preparation of amortization schedules and buyback interest schedules
Analyzes fixed asset activity and processes bill-to-client invoices and prepares gain/loss reconciliation
Monitors and tracks the construction in progress expenditures and maintains and updates investment cost records for all capital project expenditures
Reviews client contracts to ensure assets are accounted for in accordance with terms of the contract, as well as GAAP
Prepares monthly reporting for fixed assets including asset reconciliation reports, construction in progress reports, capital expenditure reports and transfer and retirement reports. Analyze monthly reports and provide explanations for significant variances between general ledger and asset sub-ledger
Reviews systems and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department
Assists with Oracle updates, testing, and ad hoc projects, including various administrative functions such as filing, assisting with tax audits, and vendor control issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
Strong analytical and accounting skills are required for success in this role
Strong Excel skills are required
Experience with and knowledge of ERP accounting software and all Microsoft Office applications is required
Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel
Ability to work autonomously and make sound business judgments in resolving generally understood and/or more complex issues
Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment, strong organizational & communication skills are all required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects
Must be a strong team player, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure during peak periods and the ability to perform complex or highly technical accounting tasks and functions
Ability to communicate well with internal and external parties, including other regions, customers, banks, vendors, internal accountants and provide excellent customer service
Preferred
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience is preferred
Fixed assets experience preferred
Experience in the review of client contracts is preferred as the role requires the ability to review client contracts and understand related accounting for fixed assets based on contract review
Oracle experience preferred
Experience in a central location managing field accounting activities coupled with the ability to influence without formal authority preferred
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays
Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
Retirement plan with match on annual contributions
Company
Aramark Destinations
Aramark Destinations delivers authentic, memorable experiences at national and state parks, specialty hotels, museums, and other destinations across the United States.