Darden Restaurants - Orlando, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Orlando, FL
Food Services and Drinking Places
About the position
The Senior Accounting Processor in Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring accurate entry of invoices into the Oracle AP System and iBuy web portal, as well as proper recording of expenses. This role involves collaboration with vendors, training new team members, and supporting audits, while also identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Enter purchase order (PO) backed invoices accurately and timely into the Oracle AP System and iBuy web portal.
- Research and respond to inquiries from internal and external parties.
- Review and resolve issues related to vendor statements and work with vendors on invoicing issues.
- Train and provide ongoing support to new team members.
- Support audits by retrieving and providing invoice copies from imaging database.
- Prepare and upload journal entries, as required.
- Create, review, and analyze the appropriateness of month end accrual journal entries and the accruals related to restaurant utility General Ledger accounts.
- Complete assigned General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate on initiatives to gain efficiencies in daily processes.
- Perform rotational duties as assigned.
- Assist other team members during absences or high-volume periods.
- Research and answer P&L questions from restaurants and brand Finance teams.
- Support the AP Processing Supervisor and Coordinator on special projects.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge of accounting processes and practices.
- Demonstrate understanding of SOX control environment.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle, Coupa, and Discoverer (or related A/P systems).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business strongly preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- 1-2 years accounting experience or education a plus.
