Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We're seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you're ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work-join us. Let's build the future of Yum! together!

About the Job:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures accuracy, integrity, and timely recording of accounts receivable transactions for Yum! Brands' U.S. brands. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams-including Accounts Receivable, U.S. Control, Franchise Administration, Legal, and Planning-as well as franchisees to support accurate sales reporting, cash application, and compliance with Yum! accounting policies and SOX requirements.

This position is remote, with candidates required to reside in the Louisville, KY area. Occasional in-office presence at the Louisville RSC may be expected for trainings, meetings, and other business needs.

Salary Range: $54,300 - $60,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily bank lockbox activity and ensure accurate loading of franchisee sales into Krise, with timely and complete payment application in JD Edwards; assist with franchisee sales corrections as needed.
• Prepare daily bank deposit and tracking logs, reconcile banking activity from U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo to JD Edwards, process returned payments, and manually enter ACH and wire deposits.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash by partnering with franchisees and internal teams; prepare period-end unapplied cash reporting and ensure timely resolution.
• Respond to brand and franchisee inquiries, including research and resolution; support one-off fee invoices, credit memos, royalty rate changes, write-offs, and franchisee refund requests.
• Support internal and external audit requests, SOX peer reviews, and special projects.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities in partnership with leadership and IT, leveraging system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and/or 2+ years of relevant accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Strong systems proficiency, including JD Edwards and Microsoft Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Resides in or around the Louisville, KY area.
• Experience in a large private or publicly traded company (preferred).
• Experience in the QSR or retail environment (preferred).

Benefits:
Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! - Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC ("YRSG") and Yum Connect, LLC ("Yum Digital and Technology") (collectively, "Yum") is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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