Accountant II- Disbursements & Pcard

Finance
Dallas, TX
April 26, 2022

Accountant II (Disbursements)

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: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales and Increasing 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 Accountant II will provide day-to-day Disbursements accounting and administrative support. This position is the primary liaison to Brinker’s Corporate support and outsourcing partners, including 3^rd party payment/processing support solutions.  Requires knowledge of multiple disbursements processes and systems, also including restaurant’s accounting systems, 3^rd party vendor portals, and Pcard Payment Net system.  Individuals in this position are called upon to analyze, troubleshoot and provide practical solutions to inquiries and disputes, with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.  This position occasionally requires overtime.

Your Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions

• Responsible for vendor disbursements for restaurants, corporate, travel and expense, commercial card, food costing and supplier partner support, unclaimed property reporting, and financial and analytical support.
• Provide front-line/customer-facing support to Brinker team members, supplier partners and third party service providers. 
• Utilize critical thinking and research skills to resolve escalations.
• Support governance meetings with third-party outsource providers to ensure service levels are met and maintained and ensure accurate and quality processes.
• Train third-party outsource provider on new processes and ongoing functional issues that arise.
• Monitor assigned work queue(s) according to guidelines.
• Analyze accuracy of due diligence for restaurant payments.
• Work with third-party service providers to ensure proper administration of Pcard and Payment processing
• Facilitate timely and accurate invoice approvals.
• Interact and coordinate with offshore team on a daily basis
• Perform quality and control audit reviews of all processes in assigned area.
• Identify and facilitate special handling and payment of urgent invoices requiring same day or next day payments, as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of departmental and company accounting policies and procedures and be able to apply knowledge in daily activities.
• Facilitate ad hoc reporting and audit requests.
• Serve as subject matter expert during the testing of new processes (including Pcard program and other 3^rd party processing) and also help transition other team members.

What You Bring to the Team

• 2+ years Accounting experience, including Pcard specific knowledge
• Microsoft Excel experience required
• Degree in Accounting is preferable
• Accounting systems experience a plus
• Knowledge of accounting rules, policies and procedures
• Possess high professional ethics
• Provide superior guest service
• Problem-solve and resolve issues quickly
• Adaptability and flexibility as job responsibilities are broadened with experience

 

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts.  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 wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment!  Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.

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