Senior Restaurant Accountant

Red Robin; Colorado; On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Robin is seeking a Senior Restaurant Accountant to manage journal entries, close cycles, and balance sheet reconciliations for a multi-site operation in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure US GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with Oracle Fusion and Blackline, with CPA candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a public company environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely journal entries for close cycles.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform variance analysis on assigned accounts.
• Maintain SOX controls documentation and support audits.
• Prepare schedules for internal and external auditors.
• Assist in process improvements and cross-training.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Blackline

Excel

Job description

Senior Restaurant Accountant

Essential Functions:

• Prepare timely and accurate journal entries related to various accounting areas in accordance with periodic close schedule.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, U.S. GAAP and internal controls while focusing on strategies to reduce the time it takes to close the accounting period
• Accurately reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including review, investigation, and resolution of accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help ensure accuracy
• Responsible for preparation of schedules and analysis that support significant balances and accounts
• Develop and maintain an effective control environment on assigned accounts and tasks in accordance with the Company’s SOX controls and processes
• Contribute recommendations and participate in improving the Company's accounting processes; assist in the development and/or improvement of internal control activities and accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain ownership of key controls related to corporate accounts and processes; update SOX documentation as needed and perform all assigned controls to ensure a strong control environment over assigned processes
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external auditors and respond timely to audit requests
• Participate in and support company initiatives such as software implementations, process improvement initiatives and other departmental projects
• Document processes and cross train in other areas in order to provide support during absences
• Complete special projects, ad hoc reporting or other general duties as assigned

Other Functions:

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting in a public company environment required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong US GAAP knowledge with the initiative to remain current on accounting changes
• Ability to proactively seek out others within the organization to resolve issues
• Proficient in financial analysis and reporting of financial data
• Proficient with corporate accounting processes including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis
• Experience with major ERP system and tools required; Oracle Fusion and Blackline preferred
• Above average knowledge of Excel with the ability to visually interpret the logic of a complex sequence of excel formulas and update or change these as needed
• Unquestionable integrity, ethics and credibility
• Preference towards industry experience with consumer-based, multi-site operations such as food & beverage (restaurant), retail, hospitality, or other consumer-based businesses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Strong documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Strong attention to detail with consistent accuracy and organization
• Commitment to meet internal close and reporting deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with peers and key business partners
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills
• Proficient in using AI tools to improve efficiency, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality preferred

Compensation Range:

$73,700.00 - $101,375.00

Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer

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Mission: Serve our Guests awesome American food and bottomless fun.

Vision: Be the most loved restaurant brand in the communities we serve.

We WIN TOGETHER when we live our values:

BOTTOMLESS FUN: From our unique art, to our iconic mascot, to our endless fries - we like to have fun. Our playful attitude impacts all aspects of our business, ensuring both Team Members and Guests have a great time.

UNBRIDLED GENEROSITY: By providing boundless kindness, abundance in service, and a "do-whatever-it-takes" attitude and hospitality, we ensure that our Team Members are equipped and excited to care for our guests.

FAMILIARITY WITH A TWIST: Red Robin feels different, but still like home. Our decor, recipes, and Team Members blend the familiar with the unknown to create new and interesting experiences.

INTEGRITY & HIGH-PERFORMANCE: Every action is driven by unwavering integrity, setting a new benchmark for high performance, ensuring excellence in all endeavors and fostering a culture of trust and excellence.