Staff Accountant

Description

Working side by side with our CFO and Accounting Manager to make a positive difference in the accounting and finance function. Collaborating with all departments, this individual will be responsible for providing support to the period-end accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reconcile bank account and credit card accounts every week for 78 stores.
• Reconcile change funding and investigate any differences (amount or timing) with District Managers. 
• Research unidentified payments for proper posting.
• Responsible for reviewing chargebacks on accounts and communication with credit card companies.
• Responsible for period-end closing activity including report generation and distribution.
• Communicate with the bank on changes to store change funding requirements.
• Manage and perform payroll processing and reconciliation. 
• Support the Asset Protection group regarding safety and bank activity. 
• Provide quality, professional customer service to all internal and external customers. 
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the accounting department.
• Participate in team planning meetings.
• Meet defined department goals and activity metrics.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

What a Successful Staff Accountant Brings to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Preferred).
• Certified Payroll Professional (Preferred). 
• Work experience should include 3+ (minimum) years of demonstrated success in accounts receivable, cash applications, customer service, and general administration.
• Restaurant industry accounting experience (Preferred).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with payroll software and experience processing payroll.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external sources.
• Strong attention to detail and goal-oriented.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Must be able to sit for an extended period and have the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Thoroughly honest and forthright with impeccable integrity.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and effective time-management skills.
• Ability to create solutions that drive results.
• Performs well in a lean, fast-paced environment. Adaptability and flexibility are necessary.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with all levels of the Phase Three Brands Team. 

What We Offer

• Room for growth and development.

• Competitive Salary.

• Full array of benefits with company contributions from health to dental, vision, STD, 529, and many more!

• Employer-paid long-term disability. 

• Employer-paid life insurance up to $25,000.

• 401K program with bi-weekly company match.

• Paid time off including sick, vacation, and published holidays.