Accountant II or III, Financial Services

The Chick-fil-A Financial Services Department is made up of many sub-departments that support Chick-fil-A Franchisees and Chick-fil-A, Inc. As an Accountant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Chick-fil-A through challenging and meaningful work while building your professional brand, gaining accounting experience, and preparing for a successful career.By applying for this position, applicants will automatically be considered for all positions listed below and will be placed based on their skills, interests, and business need.Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.Restaurant Payroll Service Accountant:Overall responsibilities:Continually identifies enhancements and change opportunities for current processesPerforms general ledger reconciliation, analysis and provides assurance for Restaurant Cash Management and Payroll accountsCommunicatespro-actively and effectively with Operators, 3rd party vendors and internal staffPartners on team/cross functional projectsRestaurant Payroll Services Responsibilities to include:Provide support for daily payroll processing inquiries and W2 adjustment requestsSupport the payroll system education and training of FranchiseesUtilize technical skills and knowledge to identify trends and speak to comprehensive perspective of Restaurant Payroll ServicesProvide assurance and representation of user acceptance during system changes and enhancementsRestaurant Cash Management Accountant:Performs analysis and reconciliation of Franchisee level cash activity and procedures including credit, gift card and disbursement transactions.Provide analytical and risk management support for Restaurant Cash ManagementProactively identifies cash and credit risks and reports potential issues that may impact financial resultsContinually identifies enhancements and change opportunities for current processesPerforms payment reconciliations and analysis for Franchisee, Chick-fil-A Inc., Dwarf House Group and other subsidiariesPerforms general ledger reconciliation, analysis, and provides assurance for accountsCommunicates proactively and effectively with Operators, 3rd party vendors and internal staff.Assist in assurance of 3rd party services and automated processesAdditional projects and responsibilities to include:Opportunity to work on team/cross-functional projectsTraining and attendance in Financial Education ClassesEngage in development activities including department and team meetings, conferences, seminar, Workday reviews, lunch and learns and inter-department engagementLease Accountant:Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:With moderate supervision, perform desktop audits on landlord occupancy cost billings (common area maintenance, real estate tax, utilities, insurance, etc.) for restaurants and corporate properties to ensure compliance with the lease, providing final work product to Leader or lead accountant for final reviewServe as the primary rental contact for Landlords for ongoing rental obligationsInitiate and manage dispute process to pursue refunds and any overbilled charges Research and reconcile outstanding issues on landlord statementsEnsure all fixed rent and escrow payments are paid correctly per the lease termsProcess recurring landlord billings such as monthly utility invoicesPerform ad-hoc projects, tasks and analysis to help support decisions, resolve issues or support other business needs in Capital Asset ReportingRestaurant Accountant:Serve as a domestic regional accountant for up to 70 Chick-fil-A restaurants, addressing inquiries from Restaurant Operators, Team Members and Support Center StaffOffer proactive accounting support and training on tools, policies, and best practicesReconcile general ledger accounts and collaborate on unresolved reimbursements and atypical account activityReview and finalize Fee Calculation Reports and Profit & Loss Statements for designated restaurantsCreate and post restaurant journal entries and resolve sales discrepanciesPerform analytical and auditing functions, including trend analysis and issue resolutionEnsure compliance with organizational policies and maintain accuracy in financial reports.General Ledger Accountant: Serves as a subject matter expert for General Ledger reconciliationsPerforms General Ledger reconciliations for assigned group of storesMay act as a liaison representing Restaurant Accounting workSolves complex problems related to General Ledger activityReviews and identifies ways to automate or improve General Ledger reconciliationsHas appreciable latitude for unreviewed action and decisionPerforms work under limited supervision, conferring with supervisors on unusual mattersInterprets and applied organization policiesCollaborates with other General Ledger account owners to ensure accuracy and timelinesMay serve as Restaurant Accountant for a reduced number of storesLease Audit Accountant:Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:With moderate supervision, perform desktop audits on landlord occupancy cost billings (common area maintenance, real estate tax, utilities, insurance, etc.) for restaurants and corporate properties to ensure compliance with the lease, providing final work product to Leader or lead accountant for final reviewServe as the primary rental contact for Landlords for ongoing rental obligationsInitiate and manage dispute process to pursue refunds and any overbilled charges Research and reconcile outstanding issues on landlord statementsEnsure all fixed rent and escrow payments are paid correctly per the lease termsProcess recurring landlord billings such as monthly utility invoicesPerform ad-hoc projects, tasks and analysis to help support decisions, resolve issues or support other business needs in Capital Asset ReportingFixed Asset:This role is the primary resource for intermediate journal entry creation and transaction validation. With moderate supervision, roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Responsible for supporting the consolidated Chick-fil-A, Inc. fixed assets function under the consultation of a more senior accountant or with people leader on complex issuesRecord various fixed asset transactions related to asset additions, adjustments, transfers, disposals, and depreciation in the fixed assets subledger.Assist in monitoring the fixed asset subledger for existence and accuracy through analytics and reconciliations to operational asset system dataSupport asset impairment and held for sale reporting procedures through research and documentation preparationParticipate in month end close activities and support any corporate or tax audit requests by performing reconciliations to the general ledger, researching transactions, and preparing workpapersCreate and regularly update all process documentation for job responsibilitiesAccountant III, Property Tax:Possess and apply basic knowledge of Property Tax, GAAP Accounting, and Information Technology to ensure Chick-fil-A, Inc. complianceAssist with Property Tax accounting for restaurants, distribution centers, international properties, and other corporately owned assetsSupport third-party Property Tax systems with an emphasis on innovation and process improvement. Review and reconcile third-party system, Chick-fil-A, Inc. general ledger, and restaurant accountingManage consultants and systems designed to process Property Tax payments to local tax jurisdictionsDirect process for tracking, collecting, and accounting for Property Tax refunds received from local tax jurisdictionsProject management for special projects related to Property Tax systems or accountingMust pass Chick-fil-A accounting test OR CPA (Certified Public Accountant) OR passed all four parts CPA exam0-3 years of experience Outstanding verbal and written communication skillsAptitude for problem solving and innovationExcellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams and independentlyDemonstrated leadership experience managing multiple deadlinesAnalytical and detail-orientedSelf-drivenKnowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Ability to learn new systems and/or business toolsBuilds strong relationships with others10%Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceBachelor's DegreeAccounting, Finance, or related fieldNo

Created: 2026-02-02