Accounting Manager

Acme Ventures LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Ventures LLC in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks an Accounting Manager to own full-cycle accounting across a restaurant portfolio, supervising the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and part-time Clerks, and leading the Month-End Close.

You will manage AP/AR, fixed assets, and sales tax compliance, while developing SOPs and refining workflows. Strong ERP and Excel skills, plus 3–5+ years in accounting and supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience; multi-unit, restaurant, or hospitality preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems, POS, Excel, and familiarity with AI tools.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic environment and able to create processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Month-End Close process end-to-end with the close calendar and entries.
• Daily maintenance of Accounts Payable software and timely processing.
• Monthly Accounts Receivable management and reconciliations.
• Ensure Sales Tax compliance across jurisdictions, including filing and payment.
• Directly supervise the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and all clerks.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and close package for Controller.
• Review payroll accruals and related journal entries each close period.
• Review recurring balance sheet schedules and entries with Controller.
• Own and maintain SOPs for AP, AR, and clerk tasks; support training.
• Assist onboarding and training of new part-time Accounting Clerks.
• Identify gaps/risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Assist with intercompany accounting as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

AI tools

Job description

Description

The Accounting Manager owns full-cycle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset accounting, and Sales Tax compliance across the restaurant portfolio. Replaces the former AP Manager position with broader scope, is the direct supervisor of the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and all part-time Accounting Clerks, and leads the Month-End Close process, with the Controller reviewing and finalizing afterward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Month-End Close process end-to-end: own the close calendar/checklist, coordinate timely submission of schedules and journal entries from the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and Accounting Clerks, and compile the consolidated close package for the Controller's review and final approval.
• Daily maintenance of Accounts Payable software.
• Monthly Accounts Receivable management.
• Ensure Sales Tax compliance across all jurisdictions and locations, including filing and payment.
• Directly supervise the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and all part-time Accounting Clerks; serve as the designated approver for transactions and journal entries they process.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for owned accounts (Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Sales Tax) and the related journal entries, as part of the close package submitted to the Controller.
• Review the payroll accrual balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry prepared by the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator each closing period.
• Review recurring balance sheet schedules and journal entries prepared by Accounting Clerks (e.g., prepaid expense amortization entries), alongside the Controller.
• Own and maintain documented SOPs for AP, AR, and clerk-level tasks to support training and coverage across part-time staff, creating whenever necessary.
• Support onboarding and training of new part-time Accounting Clerks.
• Identify gaps or risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Assist with intercompany accounting as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience; multi-unit, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems, other relevant operating systems (POS, etc.), advanced Excel skills, and familiarity in navigating AI tools.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; comfortable owning multiple concurrent disciplines.
• Comfortable in a highly variable environment, even in absence of a clear process.
• Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic and changing environment, able to create accounting processes and workflows where none are defined yet.