Junior Staff Accountant, Development

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

3 weeks vacation to start

5 days sick time per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Dining discount

Gift card program

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Irvine, CA is seeking an accounting professional to support month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations. You will partner with teams across the organization while handling journal entries, invoice reviews, and GL activity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 2+ years of GAAP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently yet collaborate with others in a fast-paced multi-unit restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of general accounting experience with GAAP.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, including month-end accruals and other GL activity.
• Review and approve invoices through the ServiceChannel platform, ensuring policy compliance.
• Manage open ServiceChannel work orders and support partners by answering questions.
• Monitor and maintain integrations between operations systems and the company's ERP.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Manage utility payments and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Prepare recurring month-end and year-end reports to support financial close.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Development, FP&A, and other departments.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Infor CloudSuite Financials

Job description

Compensation Range

$70,500 - $76,200 / Year

Position Overview:

You may know us for our huge menu of delicious food... and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" since 2014! What you may not know is how our Accounting Team skillfully prepares and examines the financial records of over 350 restaurants.

In this position, you'll partner with teams throughout the organization while contributing to month-end close activities, financial reporting, invoice management, and account reconciliations. From supporting utilities and maintenance-related accounting to helping ensure policy compliance and answering operational questions, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions and business partners.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• Analytical and naturally curious, with a desire to understand both the numbers and the business behind them.
• Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple priorities while meeting important deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and helping others navigate accounting-related questions.
• Proactive about identifying issues, researching solutions, and following through to resolution.
• Energized by working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.

Here’s more of what you’ll get to do:

• Prepare journal entries, including month-end accruals and other general ledger activity.
• Review and approve invoices through the ServiceChannel platform, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies.
• Manage open ServiceChannel work orders and support internal business partners by answering questions and resolving issues.
• Monitor and maintain integrations between operational systems and the company's ERP platform.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Manage utility payments, maintain utility tracking and analysis spreadsheets, and coordinate with utility vendors when needed.
• Prepare recurring month-end and year-end reports to support financial close activities.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Development, Financial Planning, and other departments to support business objectives.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

What we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of general accounting experience with a strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and working within established deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work, stay organized, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What We Prefer:

• Experience within the restaurant industry, hospitality, or other multi-unit retail environments.
• Public accounting and/or public company accounting experience.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting software, including Infor CloudSuite Financials or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting facilities, maintenance, construction, or utility-related accounting functions.
• Exposure to system integrations, invoice workflow platforms, or automated accounting processes.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Eligible for benefits first day of the month following date of hire
• 401K with company match
• 3 weeks of vacation which increases to 4 weeks starting in your 5th year
• 5 days of sick time per year (first year prorated)
• Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs
• Adoption Assistance Benefit of $2,500
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
• Reusable gift card loaded annually for your dining enjoy

About the Company:

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people - this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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