Accounting Analyst - Segment Support Canada

Sodexo has a new opening for an Accounting Analyst - Segment Support Canada to join our Financial Shared Services Center located in Cheektowaga, NY which handles the accounting for our North American Operations. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in office.

The successful candidate will provide reconciliation and analysis of client accounts to ensure contract compliance and reduce risk. Supports Finance operations, and the financial close process, while delivering service to internal and external customers.

 Within the center there are many departments and positions so there’s opportunities for growth & advancement.

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

Key responsibilities:

• Interprets client contracts/amendments & applies objective accounting treatment & company policy to ensure proper setup in SAP to produce accurate financial reporting & billing
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting principles and how they are incorporated into the company’s policies, procedures, and contracts to ensure accurate accounting system setup
• Applies contractual price increases to client billing and collaborates with finance personnel to support management reporting
• Maintains company databases to support various reporting requirements and analyses
• Supports the monthly financial close process
• Prepare routine & ad-hoc reports
• Provides first level escalation to department Accountants
• Provides support and training for broader processes, projects & initiatives

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.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform and maintain core responsibilities / accountabilities while simultaneously involved in other department initiative
• Strong contract interpretation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• SAP, Excel & related software experience
• Previous training experience highly desired

 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years