Aramark

Accounting Manager

Aramark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fresno • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency.
  • Manage daily accounting operations, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP, Aramark policies, and internal controls. Actively identify and reduce financial risks.
  • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure accurate journal entries and timely close. Develop and refine closing procedures, recommending automation and process improvements.
  • Consolidate financial data across multiple business units or entities.
  • Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and various other accounts.
  • Lead and support external audits, internal audits, tax filings, and client reporting. Maintain audit readiness through strong logs and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to tax regulations, financial laws, and corporate guidelines.
  • Document scalable accounting policies, SOPs, and workflows.
  • Serve as a liaison between accounting and operational leaders, building strong relationships and open communication.
  • Prepare and present ad hoc financial reports and analyses for senior leaders.
  • Track financial performance and conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor cash flow, vendor payments, and contract compliance.
  • Support financial planning and analysis projects as needed.
  • Review capital requests and expenditures to confirm alignment with financial objectives and ROI targets.
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects using NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Prepare working capital analysis.
  • Monitor capital spends against budget and adjust forecasts as needed.
  • Lead and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture focused on performance and professional growth.
  • Set clear objectives, deliver regular feedback, and promote training opportunities.
  • Encourage collaboration across departments to maintain financial alignment and transparency.

Requirements

  • Minimum three -five years’ experience leading day-to-day accounting, financial close, and financial reporting.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting highly preferred. Other degree’s with equivalent experience acceptable.
  • CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
  • Firm understanding of GAAP.
  • Experience working with external auditors is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in Food, Retail, or Hospitality industries is preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.
  • On-site work required at the Fresno, CA office during standard business hours.
  • Willingness to work longer hours as required for business activities, especially financial close and audit.
  • Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
Benefits
  • Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
  • Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesGL reconciliationsaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollfixed assetsfinancial reportingvariance analysisfinancial modelingcapital requests
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationmentoringrelationship buildingperformance managementfeedback deliverytraining promotionproblem-solvingcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
CPACMA