Market Accountant

Market Accountant Summary of PositionSenior accounting professional directly responsible for an $80 million dollar business unit; accountabilities include analysis and support of financial projects and performance analysis of multiple decentralized locations, assist with the development of the annual budget, analyze and prepare monthly reports on operational performance, identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies, research and resolve accounting issues as they arise, and assist with special projects when necessary. The Market Accountant is also responsible for financial reporting and maintaining accounting controls for one or more business markets.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned Market Support and AnalysisŸ Performance analysis of multiple decentralized locations within assigned market & system-wide Ÿ Analysis and support of financial projectsŸ Analyze and prepare monthly reports on operational performanceŸ Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficienciesŸ Research and resolve accounting issues as they ariseŸ and assist with special projects when necessary Financial StatementsŸ Month end financial statement preparationŸ Perform analytical review procedures on month end income statement balancesŸ Maintain variance analysis on market financial resultsŸ Maintain corporate and consolidated financial statement preparationŸ Support Accounting Assistant(s) and Accounts Payable staff on completion of month-end tasks Accounting MaintenanceŸ Review and be accountable for bank reconciliationsŸ Communication/correspondence/research with unit operationsŸ Fixed asset (FAS) records and disposalsŸ Maintenance and design of month-end financial reportsŸ Chart of accounts and general ledger maintenanceŸ Review and be familiar with unit leases and terms Overall Market AccountabilitiesŸ Account Analysis - Monthly analysis & preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accountsŸ Budgeting - Annual Budget preparationŸ Year End Audit - Work paper preparation supporting all year end balance sheet accountsŸ Cash Flows - Monthly analysis and completion of market cash flows Internal and External Reporting RequirementsŸ Capital Expenditures (external)Ÿ Sales tax returns (external) / Use taxŸ Pre-opening expense reporting (internal)Ÿ Ad-Hoc report requests (internal)Ÿ Workers’ Compensation reporting (external)Ÿ Unclaimed funds reporting (external)Ÿ Renew and maintain all required restaurant licensesŸ Monthly run rate analysis (external) OtherSupport Controller and Financial Reporting Manager on special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ÿ Possesses strong analytical skill setŸ Possesses audit/research documentation skillsŸ Comprehension of the monthly closing process and accurate financial statement preparationŸ Proficient in Windows based spreadsheet and word processing softwareŸ Proficient with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset softwareŸ Good communication skills - verbal and writtenŸ Possess ability to multi task and work under deadlines Education and ExperienceŸ Education:  Qualified professionals must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Ÿ Experience:  3+ years of either Public Accounting experience with a Big 4 or large Regional CPA firm and/or financial analysis experience for a large company in their corporate offices.  Ÿ CPA or MBA is preferred, but not required Qualified candidates should email resume to:  ssteinmetz@appleamerican.com  EOE Privacy Policy Position Information Company: Applebee's - Apple American Group Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information Email: Apply by Email Applebee's, with more than 1,900 restaurants across the U.S. and in 16 other countries, is the largest casual-dining restaurant concept in the world. Our high standards have earned us prestigious awards, including Chain of the Year (Restaurant Hospitality magazine); and Heart of the Workplace, Top Performer in Management Retention and Catalyst (People Report). Chain Leader magazine also named us one of the Best Places to Work, and a Parents magazine poll found Applebee's to be the Favorite Family Restaurant. But we're not taking our success for granted,we keep working to improve our concept, our menu, our service and our careers. That's why we're still growing,and why you shouldn't miss an opportunity this good.