AR Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of accounts receivable processes, with a strong focus on account reconciliations, internal controls, and SOX compliance. This role includes analyzing financial data, maintaining detailed and accurate records, supporting the month-end close process, and providing responsive and professional support to internal and external stakeholders. 

The AR Accountant plays a key role in balance sheet integrity, reconciliation governance, and control execution, while also delivering standard AR reporting and contributing to continuous process improvements. 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations for accounts receivable and related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation in accordance with company policy. 
• Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items in a timely manner to maintain clean and supportable account balances. 
• Execute and complete AR-related activities including adjustments, refunds, billing, transfers, and journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, company policies, and SOX requirements. 
• Support and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including control execution, documentation, and evidence retention. 
• Partner with leadership to ensure month-end close deadlines are met, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. 
• Prepare and distribute standard AR reporting packages. 
• Provide audit support, including preparing required schedules and responding to internal and external audit requests, with a focus on control effectiveness and reconciliation support. 
• Monitor and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to receivables and reconciliation timeliness. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies, address customer account issues, and improve processes. 
• Identify and drive process improvements, particularly in reconciliation standardization, automation, and control efficiency. 
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
• Strong understanding of account reconciliation processes, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls (SOX environment preferred). 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve reconciling items efficiently. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, formulas, data analysis). 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance, with hands-on experience in account reconciliations and month-end close. 
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems. 
• Knowledge of automation tools or AI-driven cash application solutions. 
• Experience working in a shared services or high-volume environment. 
• Experience with ServiceNow for ticket management and workflow automation. 

Work Environment

• May require occasional extended hours during month-end or peak periods 

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.