Accountant, Revenue

Accounting Role at Elior North America

Join Elior North America and play a critical role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections during a time of significant growth and transformation. As part of our centralized Accounting team in Houston, TX, you'll help strengthen the financial foundation that supports millions of meals served daily across schools, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and more.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance teams across business segments to support efficient shared services operations. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, streamline processes, and adapt daily by moving between revenue, cash applications, and collections functions based on business needs. This position offers the opportunity to drive standardization and efficiency while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing :

Ensure proper and accurate recognition of revenue in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and company policies.

Review client contractual agreements to confirm compliance and appropriate accounting treatment.

Manage and oversee cash applications to ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments.

Lead the collections process by monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances, engaging with stakeholders, and resolving issues to minimize delinquencies.

Prepare and process contractual invoicing, journal entries, commissions, inventory adjustments, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations.

Collaborate with Finance teams on revenue accounting, billing, and collections to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Support operational improvement initiatives to streamline the revenue close calendar and improve collection efficiency.

Standardize processes to leverage the advantages of a Shared Service Center approach, enhancing automation, interfaces, and data analytics.

Research and draft accounting policies and positions for non-standard revenue transactions.

Implement and maintain internal controls related to revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections processes.

Assist with external audits and ad hoc projects as needed.

Demonstrate flexibility by shifting between groups (revenue, cash applications, collections, or other accounting functions) to support business priorities on a given day.

Support company-wide continuous improvement initiatives within the Shared Services Center.

Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for :

Must-haves :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

3+ years of accounting experience, including revenue recognition, cash applications, and collections.

Strong knowledge of accounting concepts with practical application in revenue recognition, close procedures, controls, and reporting.

ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, GP) in a high-volume, dynamic environment.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience working across multiple sites or remote groups.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with shifting priorities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Highly dependable, accurate, and detail-oriented.

Where you'll be working :

This position is based on site at our corporate office in Houston, TX, four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day per week. The office address is 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041.

Compensation Range

Compensation for this role ranges from $28-$32 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Our Benefits :

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

About Elior North America :

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer : This job description can be revised by management as needed.