Staff Accountant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary ranges

Paid PTO

Extensive healthcare benefits toChoose

401K with company match

Fun environment

Free sammich's

Company paid parking

Great place to grow your career

Job summary

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar in Pittsburgh seeks an accounting-focused professional to join our finance team. You will report to the Controller and work closely with the Manager of Accounting & Reporting to ensure accurate month-end close and financial reporting for our multi-location operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 1–3 years' experience, and CPA track is a plus. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with bonus eligibility based on company performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; restaurant, retail or multi-unit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily restaurant sales, cash deposits, credit card settlements and third-party payments to the general ledger; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and reclassifications for month-end close.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for bank, prepaid, accrued liability and gift card accounts.
• Assist with weekly/monthly restaurant P&L, review costs for variances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for restaurant equipment and construction costs.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and support reporting.
• Prepare schedules for annual external audit and maintain accounting policies.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

CPA track

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Be Part of a Pittsburgh Legend

Join Primanti Brothers® Restaurant & Bar

You’ve got a chance to join an almost-famous Pittsburgh institution.

Born in the Strip District in 1933, Primanti Brothers® was built on bold ideas—like piling fries and slaw inside the sandwich. What started as a risk became a legend. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse with locations across four states, and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about people, performance, and preserving something iconic while pushing it forward—we want to meet you.

Who We Are

At Primanti Brothers®, our Core Values aren’t corporate slogans—they’re how we operate every single day. They guide our decisions, fuel our growth, and keep us grounded in nearly 100 years of tradition.

Our Core Values

Fanatical

We’re obsessed with our fans. From the front door to the back of the house, our mission is simple: deliver the perfect Primanti Experience—every guest, every visit.

Greater Together

We win as a team. Every voice matters, and collaboration drives opportunity. Together, we celebrate victories and learn from setbacks.

Building on Tradition

Authenticity matters—but so does innovation. Since 1933, we’ve respected our roots while embracing bold ideas that push us forward.

• very competitive salary ranges
• paid PTO
• an extensive array of healthcare benefits to choose from
• 401K with a company match
• a fun environment
• free sammich's
• company paid parking
• a great place to grow your career

The reporting structure is directly to the Controller with indirect reporting to the Manager of Accounting & Reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile daily restaurant sales, cash deposits, credit card settlements and third‑party delivery payments to the general ledger; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and reclassifications to support an accurate and timely month‑end close.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, prepaid, accrued liability and gift card accounts.
• Assist with weekly and monthly restaurant P&L reporting, and review food, beverage, paper and labor costs for unusual variances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, including capitalization of restaurant equipment and construction costs.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns, and support landlord sales reporting and percentage rent calculations.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual external financial statement audit.
• Help maintain accounting policies and standard operating procedures, and identify ways to streamline manual processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and special projects as assigned.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Training And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required; CPA or CPA track a plus.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; restaurant, retail or other multi‑unit experience preferred.

Salary - $65,000 - $80,000 per year plus bonus eligibility based on company performance.