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Job Description
The Staff Accountant role offers significant opportunity to actively participate in the monthly financial close process including the processing of journal entries and the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. The position is primarily responsible for the daily reconciliation of cash and deposits related transactions at the account level and the recording of all restaurant-level revenue and gift card reporting. Also, the position will assist with fixed asset maintenance as we continue to build and place new restaurants into service as well as other financial close responsibilities. This is a collaborative role that will work cross-functionally with various departments as we expand our capabilities in general accounting, compliance and analysis.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:
_Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help_
Develop knowledge of and work closely with Treasury team to ensure cash-related transactions are accounted for and reconciled timely
Review donations and create donation receipts for all Heart of Portillo s contributions
Collaborate with our off-premise Marketing team on all 3rd party delivery partnership activities, including recording of revenue, commissions, and refunds
Partner with both our Accounting and Restaurant development teams to ensure all restaurant assets are properly recorded and placed into service.
_Greatness: We re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness_
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and fully understand the cash operation business processes, order refund process and gift card program and the impact on the overall financial reporting process
Participate in month-end financial close process including the recording of revenue, cash, deposits, and other journal entries and the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Create and review weekly and monthly revenue support workbooks and record related journal entries.
Maintain, review, and reconcile accounts receivable for our commissary locations
Support and promote policies and procedures related to SOX controls, corporate policies and procedures and related GAAP requirements
_Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail_
Perform research and analysis of outstanding reconciling items and working with internal and external partners on timely resolution and documentation of variances.
Manage multiple activities simultaneously and ensure all deliverables are completed (i.e., quarter end tasks, internal audit compliance, and other projects as requested)
_Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile_
Develop relationships with all team members to facilitate adding value throughout the organization.
Support compliance with internal financial processes and internal controls (SOX).
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Senior Accountant and is part of the Accounting team, under the overall Finance department.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Educational Level/Certifications
Bachelor s Degree with emphasis in Accounting
Minimum Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
2+ years of experience in a public company reporting environment
Experience with general ledger, financial close process, and account reconciliations
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Problem-solving skills that demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and analyze issues and recommend well thought-out and/or creative solutions
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully execute tactics
Proven self-starter who sets aggressive plans and consistently meets the challenge
Career focused, self-motivated, and energetic with a strong work ethic
Travel Requirement
Occasional travel may be required 15%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Training facilitation
Small/Medium group presentation skills
Educational Level/Certifications
CPA or pursuing CPA, a plus
Work Experience and Qualification
Multi-unit experience (e.g., restaurant, retail, hospitality)
Multi-state employer experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Work from home
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
