Trainee Controller - Florida

ARAMARK Uniform Services (AUS) provides clothing and related products for more than 400,000 customers across the US in virtually every industry, served from over 200 facilities. From designing and manufacturing to cleaning and delivering, AUS works with individual clients on both a local and a national level to create and maintain the perfect image, promoting teamwork and establishing professional identity.

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The Controller Trainee will be responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely reporting of financial information. You will be involved in all?plant accounting activities?and the compilation and analysis of production reports and financial statements. You will be provided with training and development with the view to taking on a Plant Controller position within 6-12 months. In this position, you will?supervise all market center office personnel including office services, clerical functions, payroll, mail, telephone services and office supply purchases. This position can start from one of the following locations: Tampa, Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville Florida. Promotion to Contoller will?require relocatation,and this?may?be?to any location within the South Eastern US.

Essential Functions:

? The accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of financial information. Prepare appropriate information for presentation at meetings. Research and resolve accounting problems.
? Assure that all company, corporate and normal business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and correct any deviations encountered and appropriate controls are administered.
? Maintain continuous focus on providing outstanding customer service (both internal and external).
? Solicit appropriate expertise of Group Controller, Regional Controller and company staff to assure proper resolution to complex issues.
? Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulation that affect Market Center operations. Comply with Federal Regulations and Company safety policies and practices to promote safety awareness in the Market Center.
? Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.
? Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.


The role will ideally suit?someone currently?at?Senior Staff Accountant level. The?successul applicant must be geograhically mobile, and will possess:
? Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or financial analysis.
??One to three years' post-graduation experience in accounting
? Knowledge of accounting standards, practices and procedures.
? Strong skills in managing daily operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit and collection.
??Previous involvement in budgeting,?forecasts, controlling costs and maximizing profits, and producing accurate reports.
? Previous work in a plant environment a plus.
? Knowledge of current computer systems (Oracle)?and proficiency in Excel and spreadsheets essential.
? Strong analytical and process management skills.