Staff Accountant

This position is responsible for performing accounting processes related to revenue accounting within the Enterprise Service Center (ESC). This position supports a team in their interactions with Accounting Managers and internal stakeholders; ensures that software and other tools are available and functional to efficiently and effectively process accounting tasks; ensures that process flows and accountabilities executed and followed to maintain strong internal controls and safeguard the assets of ABM Industries; manages the processing of revenue accounting records; ensures that appropriate accounting related training is completed within deadlines; ensures that appropriate benchmarks are monitored against processes and systems; and escalates process improvements supporting management efforts. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Review revenue dashboards to analyze month-over-month and against budget/forecast variances and collaborate with Operation/Field 

• Actively support Operations/Fields Managers with inquires dealing with new and current contracts and revenue accruals and providing relevant financial analysis 

• Process deferred and unbilled revenue for applicable contracts and revenue accruals  

• Analyze quarterly bad debt entries, investigating and resolving any errors or adjustments needed to accurately reflect the allowance of doubtful accounts 

• Responsible for the preparation of reconciliations for all revenue-related accounts, including accounts receivable (AR) and intercompany, as well as all other financial transaction and data processing and reports related to the preparation of the monthly financial statements 

• Support processes to prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, external auditors, and SOX requirements 

• Work closely with the Accounting Organization leadership to see that Record-to-Report process flows and accountabilities are maintained and supported  

• Support month-end and year-end close efforts for Record-to-Report processes including performing accruals, reclasses and adjustments; ensure individual deadlines and deliverables are met accurately and timely  

• Work with the relevant teams to drive and manage process improvements, up and downstream, in the Record-to-Report processes  

• Engage in cross-training on departmental functions and work flexibly to assist other staff and/or fill in, as needed  

• Maintain systems, and policies and procedures, to ensure adherence to company guidelines and accounting standards  

• Maintain culture of service. This culture includes developing and maintaining relationships with the field operations teams, ESC teams, and stakeholders and partners in Source-to-Pay, FP&A, IT, HR, Internal Audit, and others. Ensure there is two-way communication and a feedback loop to optimize process outcomes  

• Support robust communication plans and maintain open lines of communication with counterparts, clients, and stakeholders, including routine insights on pre-planned cadences  

• Assist with quarter and year-end audit requests 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline  

• 0-3 years of Record-to-Report and accounting experience, preferably with exposure to general accounting, within a Shared Services Environment 

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Finance (OCF) General Ledger (GL), OCF Portfolio Management (PPM); OCF Smart View; OCF Reports: Account Reconciliation System (ARCS); Enterprise Journals highly preferred  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; PowerBI experience highly preferred 

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management