Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary ranges

Paid PTO

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Fun work environment

Free sammich

Company paid parking

Career growth

Job summary

Primanti Brothers® Restaurant & Bar in Pittsburgh is hiring an Accountant to reconcile daily restaurant operations, prepare journal entries, and support month‑end close. The role includes P&L analysis, cost reviews, tax filings, and fixed asset management.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–3 years of accounting experience; CPA track is a plus. A competitive salary and extensive benefits await in a team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily restaurant sales, cash deposits, credit card settlements and third‑party payments to the general ledger; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and reclassifications for month‑end close.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, prepaid, accrued liability, gift card).
• Assist with weekly/monthly P&L reporting; review costs for variances (food, beverage, paper, labor).
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules; capitalize restaurant equipment.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns; support landlord reporting and rent calculations.
• Support annual external financial statement audit; help maintain accounting policies and SOPs.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA track a plus

Restaurant/retail multi‑unit exp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

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.

• We offer 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

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