Position:                        Restaurant Accountant

Reference Number:        1860

Job Summary:

• This position requires knowledge of basic financial processes, which may or may not be acquired through formal training.  Individuals in these positions manage several tasks at one time and are called upon to troubleshoot and provide practical solutions to problems.  This position requires interaction primarily with internal team members, but may involve work with individuals outside of Brinker.

Qualifications

Education / Training:

• College degree including Basic Accounting Principles I & II or equivalent work related experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Display basic knowlege of accounting principles; ability to apply principles to job responsibilites.
• Have strong computer skills; working knowledge in mainframe and Windows environment (Microsoft Excel a plus).
• Display attention to detail with consistent accuracy.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively work on multiple questions/ requests concurrently.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate successfully with Operations and the Accounting Department; use tact and diplomacy.
• Display working knowledge of Brinker accounting system relating to procedures for processign information from Operations and Corporate.
• Maintain a positive attitude and display a high level of patience while resolving difficult situations.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of general accounting experience in a computerized environment in lieu of college Accounting hours.
• 1-3 years of Brinker work experience a plus.
• Informal training / knowledge of various systems; Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Food Cost, Distribution Center, Fixed Asset a plus.