Accountant

Sodexo has an opening for an Accountant to join our Banking and Credit Card Operations Team that supports the Reconciliation of all Cash, Credit Card, and Cashless Reconciliation for all of Sodexo's North America Operations.   This team plays a critical role in identification of compliance issues, reconciliation variances, and supporting audit. This team aligns within the Treasury Functional Area whose role is to protect and manage Sodexo’s cash and debt, manage the General Ledger to accurately reflect the total cash assets as well as ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and credit card processing partners.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in office at our Cheektowaga, NY location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform timely reconciliation of Banking and Credit Card activities for the InReach Vending Segment banking activities using Frontier, SAP, third-party vendor applications and Excel to manage both Automated and Manual reconciliations for bank activities for the Segment.    

• Investigate reconciliation issues and timely resolve and work to understand root cause of the reconciliation variances.
• Perform Cash-to-GAAP analysis of vending card sales and payments and Communicate findings to Banking and InReach Finance team.
• Review Accounting postings reported and work with other related departments, field operations, and field finance teams for the vending segment to ensure that revenue aligns with bank deposit and is properly reconciled to deposit activity.
• Ensure compliance with company reporting, deposit, and settlement requirements and escalate and work with internal parties to resolve non-compliance.
• Assist and Prepare Audit Workpapers for Internal and External Auditors and work with Management to answer Audit Questions related to Banking Activities for the InReach Segment.

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:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel
• Great attention to detail, inquisitive looks for ways to improve processes
• Excellent communications and customer service skills
• Proactive self-starter who works well independently or as part of a team

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 - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience