Senior Accountant

In-N-Out Burgers, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Adoption Assistance

Education Reimbursement

Supplemental Health Plans

Pet Insurance

Job summary

In-N-Out Burger in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support all accounting functions. The ideal candidate has GAAP experience, strong analytical skills, and an active CPA license.

The role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with the accounting team to close books accurately and on schedule. This 100% in-office position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay range of $106,155 to $127,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience (public or private company).
• 1-2 years in public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic general journal entries, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Ensure general ledger closes within the company’s closing schedule.
• Perform period-over-period and year-over-year variance analyses for expense accounts.
• Support annual audit by gathering schedules and documentation.
• Assist in developing and documenting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant who will be responsible for providing support to all accounting-related functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, GAAP and financial statement preparation experience. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing periodic journal entries and account reconciliations to support an accurate and timely financial close. The Senior Accountant effectively communicates and escalates issues and information to appropriate accounting leaders in a timely manner. The Senior Accountant must have an active CPA License, will work closely with the Accounting Team and report to the Accounting Manager.

*This position is 100% in office and will be based in Irvine, CA.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare periodic general journal entries, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports and provide interpretation of results as appropriate to support an accurate and timely periodic financial close. Ensure that the general ledger is closed within the timelines of the Company’s closing schedule.
• Prepare periodic reconciliation and journal entries for various balance sheet accounts, including leases, prepaids and accrued liabilities.
• Focus on review of store operating expenses
• Perform period over period and year over year variance analysis for expense accounts. Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management.
• Prepare periodic reporting designed to assist operations and departments with understanding specific results.
• Assist with special projects including testing system enhancements, report development and establishing new account reconciliations.
• Support annual audit by gathering support for audit requests and preparing audit schedules.
• Assist in the continued development and documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Pay Range is $106,155-$127,000
• The above represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
• Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• 3-7 years of accounting experience, working as an accountant for a public or private company.
• 1-2 years of public accounting experience preferred
• Strong GAAP Knowledge (specifically cost of sales, lease accounting, prepaids, and liabilities)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve. Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Exceptional relationship building skills coupled with strong communication abilities.

In-N-Out Burger plans to bring its west coast headquarters team back together under one roof by the end of 2029. After maintaining two Southern California office locations for many years, the company will permanently close its Irvine office in 2029 and once again headquarter the company’s western territory solely in Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded in 1948. Newly hired Associates in Irvine will be eligible to participate in the group move to Tennessee with relocation assistance or work from our western headquarters in Baldwin Park, CA, upon its opening in 2029. We are sharing this information early so candidates can make informed decisions while considering a career with In-N-Out Burger.

ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.