Accountant

Unit Description

Are you a highly detailed professional? One that relentlessly analyzes and reviews data to uncover trends that impact the bottom line. Then this job is for you!

This position is a Hybrid/ Remote Position with occasional travel to office in Brentwood, TN as needed so candidate must be local to the area. 

Sodexo’s HTM (Healthcare Technology Management) division is seeking a well-qualified candidate for its accounting department. The ideal candidate will have general accounting knowledge and an associate or above degree; working experiences in corporate accounting and/or accounts payable are preferable.

The primary responsibility of this Accountant/AP Specialist position is to support the daily accounting and accounts payable functions. This role will prepare templates, accounting worksheets, letters, memos, and other documents using Word, Excel spreadsheet and other office tools; maintain computer-based filing and archiving systems; create and analyze worksheets, files, records, and other documents; provide support to field operations by resolving issues as they arise, and when necessary, routing the service issue to the appropriate individuals for resolution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting and financial records and reports
• Help with balance sheet accounts reconciliations- Prepare manual entries for required reclass and allocation & Reconcile cash and credit card activities
• File state and local sales and use tax return
• Add fixed assets to the system and reconcile to the ledger balance
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies if any- Code, review, and process vendor invoices for payments & Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances & Maintain vendor database and help with annual 1099 filings
• Perform check run and create register/log for checks issued
• Develop good relationship with vendor and handle vendor inquiry effectively
• Assist with accounts payable policies and procedures- Participate in month end financial close and reporting

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Associate or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; strong data entry skills
• At least 1-2 years accounting experience
• Knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Great Plains is preferred
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.Working for Sodexo:Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. The diversity of Sodexo’s client services means that your financial career can grow in a variety of directions. Whether you want to support corporate finances or support unit-level financials, you can build your career based on your interests in the varied services Sodexo offers its clients.

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Position Summary

Assists in the maintenance of accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organization's assets. Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory and management reports. Performs routine assignments. Has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline typically acquired through a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.