Job Description
Purpose of the Job :
Primary responsibilities include supporting benefits and compensation accounting and various External Reporting processes.
This position provides direct exposure to the markets as well as the brand Control teams and is a great way to learn the business.
A successful candidate will demonstrate organization skills and a strong attention to detail, and be able to manage competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Job Functions :
- Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Perform account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Perform monthly stock close procedures, reconciling monthly share-based transactions to maintain an accurate share count.
- Support the External Reporting team's preparation of quarterly financial statements, associated footnotes, and compilation of tie-out documentation from various Control team stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation and documentation of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls as needed to support internal and external audit requirements.
- Support the Control team in ad hoc projects as necessary.
Education and Experience :
- Pursuing an accounting degree
- Expected graduation date of 2026-2027
Other Qualifications :
- Team player; willingness to assist other team members during tight deadlines
- US Citizen or unrestricted work authorization (no sponsorship available)
- Proven organization skills with ability to establish priorities and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- High degree of intellectual curiosity
- Computer literacy and Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Us
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts - KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill.
The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively.
The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more.
In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises Ranking.
In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity;
and Newsweek's lists recognizing America's Most Responsible Companies, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.
In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.
As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission : to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands.
The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results.
To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.
We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth.
Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company.
Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.
Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)
- Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
- 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
- Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Discounts for life's adventures (ex : theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development