K-12 Regional Accountant Opportunity
We are adding a detail-oriented, dynamic K-12 Regional Accountant to our growing team! Do you love numbers? Do you want to be in a role that can change the world? This role is for you!
Salary Range : $65,000-$90,000
This role is all about analysis and connecting with our customers to ensure their and Taher's financial needs are met. With a greater concentration on financial oversight of multiple units financial performance, you have direct involvement and engagement with our field. As a member of the Operations team and Finance Team, the Regional Accountant is a key business partner in our organization.
Financial Reporting
Weekly Reports : You gather financial information for a "flash" report received from the units with the responsibility of ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of those reports.
- Monitor net income, meal counts, participation rates, food and labor metrics, purchasing activity, inventory levels relative to target.
- Close communication with Unit Directors, DMs, VPs CFO, and Controller on operating trends, questions, inaccuracies, or performance inconsistencies that may be affecting profitability
- Results are summarized and reported up to the management team, noting areas of concern, actionable items, and deviation from budgeted results.
Monthly Operating Statements
Full oversight of the completion and accuracy of the monthly Operating Statement.Track timeliness of Month End ReportingVerify meal counts and / or other key data used for :Invoicing our clientsPreparation of the monthly Operating Statement.Timely communication with unit Directors, DMs and VP of the RegionRecommendation if unit should be considered for the "Triage List"Portfolio Review
Weekly : Review results with the Units, DM, VP - Hub Team meeting with Hub members, CFO, Controller to review, exchange ideas, problem solve, build team culture.Quarterly : Full, in-depth review of portfolio - Assist the DMs in preparing a written summary or recap of the portfolioBusiness Improvements, Operational Engagement
Communications with Business UnitsDaily calls to units or DM'sCoachingIdentify, discuss key items or solutions to optimize financial performance.On-site visits as necessary (2-3 times per month or as directed)Inventory management & targetsInvoicing & Accounts Receivable
Responsible for the verification of billing data, preparation of invoice, sending to clients, and timely collection.Verification process to include schools (client), unit Directors, DM, or lead A / R person.Timely invoicing of clientsMonitor the A / R Aging report, placing timely calls with invoices approaching past due dates.Timely research and resolution of any issues, questions or discrepancies raised by the client.Year-End billingVarious Other Administrative / Accounting
Setting up monthly budgets for each unit for the year ahead.Web Based Accounting trainingMaster List of Client & Billing InformationPerforms additional related duties as defined by leadershipWho We Are :
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned, and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Customers choose Taher for its chef-developed recipes created from natural and sustainable local sources, and for delivering the latest in culinary trends and operational resources to provide outstanding food options for our guests. Taher maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.