Accounting Specialist

Company Description

Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist located out of our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN.  The Accounting Specialist supports the organization's financial operations by assisting and supporting billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close activities. Working primarily within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Concur, and Esker, this position is responsible for processing customer and vendor transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely execution of accounting processes.

This role collaborates closely with franchisees, vendors, and internal business partners to resolve issues, support operational needs, and ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working with accounting systems, Excel, and high-volume transactional data.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Generate, process, and distribute accurate franchisee invoices in a timely manner.
• Assist with ensuring all month-end reporting from franchisees and suppliers is recorded accurately and on time.
• Apply customer payments, maintain account balances, and support accounts receivable collections.
• Assist with all cash management and treasury functions globally for all bank accounts to ensure all cash transactions are applied in the ledger following IDQ’s established policies and procedures. 
• Research and resolve billing disputes, payment discrepancies, account variances, and franchisee account inquiries.
• Review, code, route, and process vendor invoices with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Execute vendor payments and reconcile vendor statements to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Process employee expense reports and company credit card transactions through Concur.
• Maintain accurate customer, vendor, billing, and payment records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, audit requests, reporting, process improvements, and special projects.
• Support cross-functional accounting and finance initiatives as assigned.
• Promote a team culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

The US national hourly range for this non-exempt position is $28.35-$33.31.  The base hourly range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location, and relevant education or experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance function.
• Hold the highest standards for accuracy and ethics for yourself but also recognize how to balance accuracy and urgency
• Ability to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients
• Positive attitude and willingness to develop process improvements
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously
• Strong communication and customer service skills for working with franchisees, vendors, and internal business partners.
• High attention to detail with the ability to review, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Microsoft D365 or similar experience preferred
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment

Additional Information

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more!  To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.

Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week.  Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.  

Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.