Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT  FULL TIME, EXEMPT SALARY POSITION   Position Summary The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, fixed assets, compliance filings, and operational accounting activities. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, payroll, and external vendors. This is an in-person/office full time position.  This position is hands-on and execution focused. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.     Essential Functions:  General Ledger & Month-End Close 

• Prepare and post journal entries 
• Perform month-end close activities in accordance with established timelines 
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely 
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation 

Variance Analysis & Reporting 

• Perform month-over-month and year-over-year variance analysis 
• Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast 
• Identify unusual fluctuations and explain drivers clearly 
• Support management with financial insights and analysis 

Fixed Assets & Capitalization 

• Manage fixed asset schedules and depreciation 
• Evaluate capitalization vs. expense decisions 
• Record asset additions, disposals, and transfers 
• Maintain multi-location asset tracking 

Operational & Revenue Accounting 

• Manage gift card accounting and liability reconciliations 
• Review refunds, chargebacks, and charge-offs 
• Reconcile merchant and clearing accounts 
• Ensure accurate revenue and liability recognition 

Compliance & Filings 

• Support personal property tax filings 
• Track and manage business licenses and health permits 
• Maintain compliance calendars and deadlines 
• Assist with audits and regulatory inquiries 

Process Improvement & Controls 

• Maintain documentation and audit-ready workpapers 
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes 
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies 
• Partner with operations and leadership to resolve issues 

  Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities): 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred, along with 3 years of related work experience  
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience 
• vLookups -Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vLookups, reconciliation tools) 
• Knowledge of R365 Restaurant, or other integrated GL software  
• Candidate must be motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, and able to get results in a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required  
• Understanding of applicable regulations and standards  
• Multi-location retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience 
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently 
• Clear communicator with both finance and non-finance teams 
• Candidate must be a team player and demonstrate strong analytical abilities and a positive, can-do mentality  
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations and payroll 
• Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment, dealing with customers and other employees.  
• Tolerate a reasonable amount of stress.   
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and MVR check 

Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements:  

• Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time  
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time  
• Must be able to talk and hear  
• Must be able to climb, bend and stoop  
• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted  
• Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time 

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