Staff Accountant

OVERVIEW
We've got the boldest burgers on the block. From the first day we fired up our grills, we've had one thing on our minds: big, bold flavor. We make burgers and sandwiches you can't help but crave. Our fry game is the best in the business. We're taking "sweet tooth" to a whole new level. And we're doing it all at a price that's hard to beat. Our food and price aren't the only things we do boldly, though. We delvelop and train all our employees, from Team Members to Franchisees, to give them opportunities to move up in our company and build a rewarding ccareer. We believe in a work culture as fun as our food is delicious. And we reward our hard-working people with everything from trophies to cruises.
PURPOSE OF YOUR WORK
At Checkers & Rally's Restaurants we make a difference in people's lives by serving our Franchisees, Teams, and Guests. This position is responsible for posting and recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and fixed asset and lease accounting. It requires the execution of a high degree of independent and professional judgment and discretion.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs period end general ledger reconciliation and "roll forwards" on assigned accounts.
• Prepares assigned schedules to assist in the financial reporting process.
• Performs fixed asset and right-of-use asset reconciliations.
• Prepares budget to actual analysis of construction in progress accounts and capital additions.
• Records acquisitions and disposals of fixed asset and right-of-use asset for entire portfolio of company-operated restaurants.
• Maintain and track construction in progress accounts and transfer assets into the relevant fixed asset accounts once the projects are completed.
• Performs impairment analysis for fixed and right-of-use assets and records asset impairments when needed.
• Reviews and approves invoices for assets to be capitalized.
• Manages capitalization of internal use software costs.
• Corresponds and provides accounting support to our restaurant managers.
• Prepares depreciation expense schedules and journal entries.
• Provides support for financial statement audits.
• Assists legal team with CAM and property tax reconciliations.
• Participates actively as a resource appointed to ad-hoc analysis and performs other duties as requested with or without accommodation.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with groups of employees of all disciplines to provide leadership and guidance in financial reporting.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage others and establish rapport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, adjust to sudden changes in workflow, and maintain high quality standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve inquiries.
• Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.

EDUCATION

• BS Accounting degree required.

EXPERIENCE

• Between 1-3 years experience as a Staff Accountant.
• Experience with SAP Fixed Asset module required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information.
• Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Ability to Travel may be required to attend off-site training, meetings and seminars.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee's workstation.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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