Accountant II (Accounts Receivable)
Dallas, TX
What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy.
At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Bring Guests Back, Engage Team Members, Grow Sales and Increase Profits.
Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.
Job Summary
The Accounts Receivable Accountant II will execute and ensure completion of the day-to-day operations related to receivables created by sales in the restaurants. This position requires knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including subledger accounting, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and decision-making skills with problem resolution. It requires a high level of customer service as it requires interaction with third-party service providers and internal team members supporting restaurant operations.
Your Key Job Functions
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of billings and receipts, including third-party delivery, catering, and various other programs that Brinker restaurants support
• Execute weekly and monthly accounting processes timely and efficiently to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Perform research on outstanding obligations and/or unapplied receipts to determine resolution
• Collaborate with Restaurant Accounting to resolve sales discrepancies within weekly billings
• Perform reconciliation of receivable balances and other balance sheet accounts
• Help identify process improvements, as necessary
• Perform ad hoc reporting as it arises
• Ensure SOX compliance in the respective Accounts Receivable processes
What You Bring to the Team
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft office application, with extensive experience using excel
• Strong ability to communicate both verbally and written. Using good judgement on communicating significant matters appropriately to leadership when necessary
• Ability to problem solve by working through and resolving day-to-day issues independently
• Self-starter with strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both with internal and external stakeholders. Being able to build trust and relationships across the team and the organization.
• Possess high professional ethics and adaptability and flexibility as job responsibilities are broadened with experience. Able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Brinker
Eat Free at Chili’s! Enjoy a complimentary dining card to Chili’s and discount to Maggiano’s. We also offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.
Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your well-being with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual, hybrid and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.