Licensing Analyst

Sodexo has a new opening for a Licensing Analyst in the Contract Compliance & Licensing department at our Financial Shared Services Center located in Cheektowaga, NY which handles the accounting for our North American Operations.  Within the center there are many departments and positions so there’s opportunities for growth & advancement.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days in office after successful completion of training.

Key responsibilities of the Licensing Analyst position include: 

• Providing staff training (accounting systems and other system applications, policies and procedures)
• Monitoring and assigning requests received through the Licensing group mailbox, SoFinance, and daily US mail,and assigning them to staff in the Licensing database
• Preparing and filing license/permit applications with jurisdictions including reviewing the contents of all documents for completeness and accuracy, paying the required fees, and amortizing where necessary
• Maintaining entity and required officer information
• Partnering with Tax and other corporate departments to ensure accurate and timely processing, and to resolve issues that impact application filings
• Working with Legal to file renewals of specialized licenses
• Assisting unit managers, local jurisdictions, and auditors to resolve issues or answer inquiries

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Key qualifications:

•  Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
•  2 years experience in complex research and project work
•  Strong leadership skills, ability to train others
•  Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities with ease
•  Solid technical acumen, Excel (Intermediate level)

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years