Accounting Analyst at Sodexo

This role will work a hybrid schedule averaging three days in the office and two days from home plus ten work From anywhere days, in the U.S. only, provided annually.  This is on top of vacation, holidays and personal days. 

The office offers a modern, collaborative environment with free parking and on-site full-service cafeteria.

If you are looking for a good work/life balance – we’ve got it.

Sodexo is seeking a Accounting Analyst for the Healthcare and Seniors Segment Support and other segments as required as part of the Finance Shared Services Segment Support team.

This Accounting Analyst will:

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organizations assets. 
• Provide guidance to department staff. 
• Support or lead department on cross-functional initiatives. 
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and escalation issues. 
• Be a specialist in this area of accounting function.

We are looking for candidates who will be able to:

• Prepare financial statements, journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations in accordance to GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements. Ensures timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate various financial close cycle activities.
• Analyze operating and financial statement information and prepare reporting for Senior Leadership.
• Perform variance analysis to determine root cause, make recommendations for improvement of performance or operating efficiencies.
• Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPI) and associated metrics over a specified time period, and compare against acceptable norms, past performance or targets.
• Recommend action to improve performance or operating efficiencies (process improvement).
• Lead special accounting projects including analysis and testing of new systems
• Analyze KPIs and communicates analysis/insights to leadership. Where applicable, incumbent will execute/implement agreed decisions.
• Assist with issue resolution to reduce exposure and ensure compliance.
• Provide support for various internal and external audits and recommend corrective actions or mitigating controls.
• Interpret and advise on client contracts and their relationship to related systems & desired outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise for client contracts, vendor contracts, industry knowledge, accounting and related systems and applications.
• Lead internal & external audits of financial systems and fiscal results.
• Assist with Special Projects and New Systems, Leadership and Training, and Process and Control.

Preferred Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Accounting, Finance or Management
• Travel as required (minimal) 
• 3-4 years related accounting experience 

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits.

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Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Functional Experience - 2 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.