Staff Accountant

Job Overview

We are seeking an Staff Accountant to join our US corporate finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing day-to-day financial operations, monthly close processes, inventory accounting, accounts payable/receivable reconciliation, and multi-unit retail/franchise reporting.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical GAAP knowledge, experience in the multi-unit restaurant, franchise, or food & beverage industry, and a high level of accuracy and analytical rigor.

Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Prepare, review, and record journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank statements, credit card processing fees, prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate internal control policies.

Retail, Central Kitchen & Inventory Accounting

• Monitor daily Point-of-Sale (POS) sales batch reconciliations across corporate and store locations.
• Analyze food costs, cost of goods sold (COGS), supply chain inventory valuation, and central kitchen transfer pricing.
• Participate in physical inventory count audits and assist in investigating variance discrepancies.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Franchise Operations

• Oversee full-cycle AP/AR procedures, including vendor payments, invoice matching, and franchise fee invoicing/collections.
• Audit and reconcile store-level cash deposits, third-party delivery platforms (e.g., DoorDash, UberEats), and gift card liabilities.
• Support tax compliance requirements, including sales tax filings across multiple local jurisdictions and annual property tax returns.

Audit & Special Projects

• Assist external auditors during annual audits by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, HR) to streamline accounting workflows and system integrations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience (Staff Accountant or equivalent).
• Experience in multi-unit retail, restaurant/QSR, food manufacturing, or franchising is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in accounting software / ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, SAP, or Sage).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and data analysis formulas).
• Familiarity with POS system integrations and third-party delivery platform reconciliation is a plus.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong understanding of US GAAP principles.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to meet strict monthly close deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person