Accountant

Unit Description:

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 an Accountant for the Segment Support Corporate Services Department in our Financial Share Service office in Cheektowaga, NY.  We need a natural problem-solver, who thrives on challenges. Who enjoys a high energy, fast paced environment.

 

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Corporate Services and Energy Resources segments
• Ensure integrity of business line internal financial reporting & prepare client income statements & billings
• Apply GAAP & objective accounting judgement to knowledge of contractual agreements & company policy.
• Work in a team environment to ensure department deadlines are met.
• Work proactively to prevent problems, and identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Maintain strong business relationships by responding to calls and email correspondence.
• Maintain company databases as necessary.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Manage daily phone calls and emails to assist operators with financial acumen
• Work proactively to prevent problems and identify and implement innovative solutions
• Foster cooperation toward achieving department and organizational goals
• Contract amendment review including billing and system updates
• Reconcile, review, and validate Blackline reconciliations and supporting documentation

Minimum Training/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Excellent human relations skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated organization and comprehension skills
• Contract interpretation skills
• Ability to perform and maintain core responsibilities / accountabilities
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• PC & related software knowledge – excel skills and Essbase experience

 

Is this opportunity right for you?

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.

 

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer positions that support a variety of career goals working in diverse business segments, including Corporate Headquarters, Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .

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.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent

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