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Accountant - Retail

Little Caesars (Ilitch)

Detroit, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Detroit, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Little Caesars (Ilitch) is hiring an Accountant - Retail. The role involves performing period‑end close activities such as preparing journal entries, reviewing profit and loss statements, reconciling accounts, and handling sales and use tax returns, while also supporting operations, maintaining business licenses, and providing assistance to retail accounting staff.

Key focus areas include Prepare period end journal entries according to the close schedule, Review period end profit and loss statements and analyze variances, and Prepare period end account reconciliations and explain variances.

Important skills include Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Manage Multiple Tasks, Work Under Minimal Supervision, and Analytical Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedManage Multiple TasksWork Under Minimal SupervisionAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsBusiness JudgmentBuild RelationshipsWork Collaboratively

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or Equivalent Experience2+ Years General Accounting Experience

Full job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

In this role, you will perform period end close activities including review and analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, prepare period end sales and use tax returns and maintain business licenses. Support operations by providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. This position will handle confidential and sensitive information.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Prepare period end journal entries in accordance with the Company’s accounting close schedule, including standard entries and accruals.

  • Review period end profit and loss statements, analyze variances between prior year versus budget and investigate root causes.

  • Prepare period end account reconciliations; analyze, correct and be able to explain any variances.

  • Review cash flow results by store and prepare analysis for underperforming stores to present to upper management.

  • Resolve issues related to cash receipts/dailies, school lunch billings, bank reconciliations and other items that may arise.

  • Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns for required market; coordinate with treasury/cash management to ensure timely payment.

  • Assist with state sales and use tax audits.

  • Review checks generated from Accounts Payable in comparison to underlying support (AP check register).

  • Maintain all business licenses, health permits, personal & real property taxes and miscellaneous licensed and permits.

  • Responsible for new business set-ups including, but not limited to phone/utility transfer, sale tax license, business tax license and etc.

  • Act as primary contact for field personnel; responds to all questions in a timely manner.

  • Provide assistance/training to less experienced retail accounting staff.

  • Assist others in the department when needed.

  • Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis when required.

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a general accounting capacity including general ledger, fixed assets and accounts payable.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.

  • Evidence of well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with problem resolution based on sound, knowledgeable business judgement and experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all levels in the company.

Where You’ll Work:

  • Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, dust and the like.

  • Travels to other businesses, site locations, construction sites, existing sites, stores and offices via automobile and/or airplane.

  • Exposure to video display terminals throughout the day.

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All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work.

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