Junior Accountant - AP/AR & Payroll Support

Blake's Lotaburger, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake’s Lotaburger, Inc. is seeking an Accountant I to support daily accounting operations at our Albuquerque location. The role includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, and month-end close tasks, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn across multiple accounting functions. Responsibilities include processing invoices, vendor payments, cash activity, payroll entries, journal entries,

Qualifications

• Education or work experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple accounting functions and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, vendor payments, expense documentation, and account coding.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including daily sales validation, cash activity, deposits, chargebacks, refunds, and related documentation.
• Process payroll and support payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, payroll reconciliations, benefit-related entries, and discrepancy research.
• Prepare basic journal entries and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure assigned accounts are completed timely and accurately.
• Maintain organized accounting records, files, and audit-ready documentation.
• Research and resolve routine invoice, payment, cash, payroll, or account discrepancies.
• Support month-end close by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and completing assigned tasks.
• Serve as a support link between field operations and the corporate office for accounting questions, documentation requests, and transaction research.
• Assist with internal controls by following accounting policies, approval procedures, and documentation standards.
• Crosstrain in multiple accounting areas, including AP, AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi‑function learning

Communication skills

Independent work

Restaurant/retail experience

Education

Accounting/finance background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Blake’s Lotaburger, Inc. is seeking an Accountant I to support daily accounting operations at our Albuquerque location. The role includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, and month-end close tasks, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn across multiple accounting functions. Responsibilities include processing invoices, vendor payments, cash activity, payroll entries, journal entries,