Specialist, Fixed Assets - Chicago, United States - McDonald's Corporation

McDonald's Corporation

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.

We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family.

From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good:
good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters.

Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

Take a class at Hamburger University
Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

The Project and Fixed Asset Accounting Team within Global Business Services (GBS) processes real estate transactions for over 15,000 Restaurants in the U.S.

and Canada.

The team helps account for and manages over $10 billion in fixed assets and is responsible for the majority of accounting functions related to construction projects and real estate activities.

Key customers include U.S. and Canada Restaurant Development and Finance teams.

Following a hybrid work model out of our global headquarters in the West Loop (Chicago),
the Fixed Asset Specialist will be responsible for supporting and monitoring construction and fixed asset activity. This includes reviewing construction projects and validating that transactions are accounted for properly on the general ledger and the fixed asset sub-ledger. The role also involves reviewing real estate transactions for condemnations and asset retirements, as well as coordinating month-end close duties and reviewing of monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts, while providing customer service to the market Restaurant Development and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist and support in providing Balance Sheet and Income Statement financial information.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and fixed asset exception reporting.
Provide accounting guidance and support.
Collaborate with internal and external customers.
Ensure all documentation retained is SOX compliant.
Support all accounting functions related to project accounting and fixed assets.
Participate in supporting ongoing audit activities.
Research and provide answers to customer inquiries.
Ensure accounting functions are completed by designated completion dates.

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