Summary
Location
Independence
Type
full-time
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About this role
At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
Our Vision for this Role
The Accountant – Accounting Operations is an accounting professional directly responsible for supporting account reconciliations, monthly journal entries and financial reporting related to DSP/3rd Party sales. Accountabilities include analysis and support of financial projects and performance analysis of multiple decentralized locations across all third-party delivery platforms, prepare monthly entries, account reconciliations, 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.
What We Will Accomplish Together
Market Support and Analysis
- Performance analysis of multiple decentralized locations within assigned market & system wide.
- Analysis and support of financial projects.
- Analyze and prepare monthly reports on operational performance specially related to third party delivery.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.
- Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
- Assist with special projects when necessary.
Financial Statements
- Support month-end financial statement preparation by brand and by delivery platform.
- Maintain variance analysis on financial results
- Support FA&R Accountants and Treasury staff on completion of month-end tasks.
- Communication/correspondence/research with unit operations.
- Assist with the maintenance of month-end financial reports.
Overall Accountabilities
- Account Analysis - Monthly analysis & preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accounts.
- Year-End Audit – Assist with work paper preparation supporting year-end balance sheet accounts as needed.
- Support Sr Accountant and Sr Manager on special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Support department on an as-needed basis on other tasks.
What You Have
- Qualified professionals must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting along with 2-3 years of related experience.
- Must possess strong analytical as well as audit/research documentation skills.
- Comprehension of the monthly closing process and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Must possess strong Excel skills as well as demonstrated proficiency with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset software.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
- SAP experience is preferred but not required.
- Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table – we like to have FUN!
Why Work For Flynn?
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
- Company Outings
- Dining Discounts
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Daycare
- On-Site Café
- FUN Work Environment!
The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other facts
About Flynn Group
Flynn Group was founded by Greg Flynn in 1999 as a small operator and developer of Applebee’s restaurants in Washington State. It has grown over the years into the largest franchisee operator in the world, and one of the top 20 largest foodservice companies of any kind in the United States. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including 430+ Applebee’s, 280+ Taco Bells, 360+ Arby’s, 130+ Paneras, 930+ Pizza Huts and 190+ Wendy’s across 44 states. Recently added to the US portfolio are 280+ Pizza Huts and Wendy’s in Australia and 37 Planet Fitness clubs in the United States. Altogether, the Flynn portfolio includes over 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs generating $4.5 billion in sales and employing 75,000 people.
Flynn Group’s primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of its brands. In pursuit of this mission, Flynn has developed a uniquely empowering culture and a relatively de-centralized operating structure which enable our leaders to take a long-term view of success and to invest appropriately in our people and assets to produce sustainable premier results. Though large, Flynn remains entrepreneurial in its spirit and DNA, while also maintaining a highly inclusive and collaborative culture. The team shares a communal sense of pride and a deep connection to achieving the company’s mission and success.
Flynn Group, a franchisee unlike any other, is centered around providing growth opportunities to our loyal and dedicated team members. Our size, scale and structure allow us to commit to employee development and growth, empowering you to OWN your full potential. We invest in our people giving you access to training and development programs, mentorship, and career development resources. Our success to date and future growth potential is entirely due to our consistent, unique, and unbelievably strong culture.
What you'll do
- The Accountant – Accounting Operations is responsible for account reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and financial reporting related to DSP/3rd Party sales. This role includes performance analysis, process improvement, and assisting with special projects.
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