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Papa John's

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

atlanta, GA

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Job description

This position will be primarily focused on supporting the external financial reporting activities of Papa John's International, Inc., a public restaurant company with approximately 6,000 global units. The senior analyst will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our external U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures and the application of U.S. GAAP across the consolidated organization. This position will assist with technical accounting research and SEC reporting support to ensure accurate accounting disclosures in publicly-filed financial reporting documents.

nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

nnnAssist in preparation, review, and tie-out of Papa Johns Forms 10-Q, 10-K, quarterly earnings releases, and other SEC filings, along with preparation of supporting schedules across various areas

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nnInteract with the Company's external auditors, including assisting in the execution of the annual external audit

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nnAssist with researching accounting issues to ensure proper accounting treatment and compose position papers for use by finance/accounting management and external auditors

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nnDevelop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the organization

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nnAssist in the implementation of new accounting standards and provide training to relevant stakeholders as needed

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nnPrepare other recurring and/or ad hoc ad hoc accounting, reporting, financial, and investor relations deliverables as requested (e.g. debt covenant calculations, investor presentations, quarterly management certifications)

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n nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for any of the listed position qualification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

nCOMPETENCIES are classified as the work habits, attitudes, personal characteristics, and behaviors that reflect how a person accomplishes the duties and responsibilities of his/her job.

nProcess Management Efficient at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes.

nDrive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

nLeading Change: Ensures that energy and resources are sustained over the long-term of the change. Leverages technology, processes or systems to enhance organizational learning and change. Clearly defines the expectations and how they will change for internal and external stakeholders. Manages any resistance to change within teams. Monitors the team's successes and failures, and shows a willingness to course correct whenever necessary.

nBusiness Acumen Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting their business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

nDecision Quality Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

nDESIRED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

nnnWorking knowledge of US GAAP

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nnExperience with SEC reporting processes and related internal controls

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nnExcellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior management and external auditors

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nnStrong analytical and critical thinking skills

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nnA desire to be curious, learn new areas, and challenge the status quo

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nnStrong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Workiva, PeopleSoft, or Oracle products are a plus, but not required

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n nDESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

nnnBachelor's degree required

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nnCPA or CPA in-process Required

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nn2+ years of relevant experience required, including in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)

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nnStrong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls

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nnExperience with SEC reporting guidelines

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n nOur Values

nnnEVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success

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nnDO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult

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nnPEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first

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nnINNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do

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nnHAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

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n nOur Core Competencies

nnnCUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

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nnRESULTS DRIVEN - We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges

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nnCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo

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nnBIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry

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nnWINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

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n nOur Values

nnnEVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success

n

nnDO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult

n

nnPEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first

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nnINNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do

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nnHAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

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n nOur Core Competencies

nnnCUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

n

nnRESULTS DRIVEN - We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges

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nnCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo

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nnBIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry

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nnWINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

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n nPapa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

nPapa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Wor

nPapa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

nPapa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

nPHYSICAL DEMANDS

nWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, repetitive use (or motion) of arms and hands, bend and stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds.

nWORKING CONDITIONS

nWorking conditions are normal for an office environment.

nADA: Papa John's will make reasonable accommodation(s) in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

nIt is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.

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atlanta, GA, 30383, US

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