Staff Accountant

Potbelly Sandwich Works; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant organization is looking for a Staff Accountant in Springfield, IL. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and providing detailed variance analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers full-time employment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably with revenue and/or payroll accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to shop sales and employee compensation.
• Participate in period-end financial statement review meetings and provide variance analysis.
• Record payroll transactions and reconcile payment activity back to bank account.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable, initiate transfers, and develop process documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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Overview

Our growing organization is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to be a key contributing member of our high-performing accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring two of our most important financial statement areas, revenue and compensation, are accurately captured and accounted for in our financial statements. This includes preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, identifying insights on developing trends and providing detailed variance analysis. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to shop sales and employee compensation to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Participate in period-end financial statement review meetings and provide variance analysis and bridge comparisons to forecast and budget and/or prior period reporting fluctuations.
• Record payroll transactions and reconcile payment activity back to bank account.
• Ensure accurate accounting of the company’s gift card and customer loyalty programs, including tracking liability balances, collaborating with Marketing to manage the programs, analyzing breakage, and presenting findings and recommendations to the Controller.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to resolve discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable, initiate ACHs, wire transfers, and/or bank transfers.
• Develop and maintain process documentation related to area of coverage, including internal controls to support SOX compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation and providing support during annual financial audit.

Essential Physical Functions

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 to 55 hours a week.
• Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field.
• Must be able to communicate heavily through telephone, email, and in-person communications.

Experience, Education, And Behaviors

• Must represent The Potbelly Advantage and Our Values.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably with revenue and/or payroll accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Analytical problem solving ability required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus.
• NetSuite general ledger experience a plus.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Restaurants