Accounting Support Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the Accounting Support Manager is responsible for supporting the operations teams for a well-established higher education account. The Accounting Support Manager is responsible for analyzing all aspects of finance including payroll submission, transaction summaries, cost transfers, invoice entry, inventory controls and budgets. This is a highly collaborative role that includes working with other departments, managers and stakeholders.

Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food. We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community.

Job Responsibilities

•    Providing analytical support to the onsite locations
•    Prepares and leads the monthly financial review with the General Manager providing custom reports as required, and responds to questions and requests
•    Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations, ensuring that discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner working in conjunction with the Head Office team.
•    Completes weekly, monthly and annual operating reports, all sales reports, special events sales billings and cash register audits for facility in a timely manner
•    This includes summary reports, monthly variance reports and all food, labor and direct costs statistical reports
•    Supervises all accounting office functions including cash disbursements, payroll, and general ledger accounting
•    Coordinates financial audits of component with internal and external auditors
•    Management of receivables and payables,  
•    Addresses any operational or financial issues in budgeting and forecasting
•    Supports the Operations Teams in preparing financial projections and weekly closing of reports
•    Reviews financial measures of effectiveness daily
•    Develops methods of tracking financial performance

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

•    Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
•    Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, guest ledger, city ledger and profit and loss
•    Previous accounting experience in hospitality, retail or a related field is an asset
•    Ability to implement improved quality control procedures
•    Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers and support staff
•    Ability to respond effectively to changing demands
•    Ability to work in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business
•    Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

What We Offer 

•    Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
•    Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
•    Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
•    Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
•    Diverse and inclusive workforce
•    Complimentary meals on-site 
•    Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

Education

Bachelors preferred