Staff Accountant

CAVA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and long-term incentives

Unlimited PTO, parental leave

401k with company contribution

Comprehensive benefits (STD/LTD/Life/A

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

Visa sponsorship not available

All-exempt and non-exempt benefits

Job summary

CAVA in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close, account reconciliations, internal reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing public company.

This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and SOX controls, with opportunities to grow alongside Accounting leadership and a team that values ownership, responsiveness, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with strong understanding of accounting principles.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with public company exposure.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, with ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the period close process through journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation per deadlines.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and unusual activity.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams for accurate accounting treatment.
• Assist with internal reporting and preparation of schedules for leadership.
• Support internal and external audits with reconciliations and documentation.
• Help maintain internal controls and SOX compliance across areas.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects as needed.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem-solving

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/CPA track preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will support the Corporate Accounting organization through preparation of accounting activities related to the monthly close process, account reconciliations, internal reporting, and operational accounting support within a rapidly growing public company environment. This role will partner closely with Accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong operational execution, and continued process improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and eager to grow within a fast-paced Accounting organization.

What You’ll Do

• Support the period close process through preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting deliverables across assigned accounting areas.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation in accordance with internal deadlines, policies, and control requirements.
• Assist with analysis of financial results, including variance analysis and investigation of unusual activity or fluctuations.
• Partner with Accounting leadership and cross-functional business teams to support accurate accounting treatment and timely resolution of operational accounting matters.
• Support internal financial reporting activities and assist with preparation of schedules and analyses used by Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Support internal and external audit requests through preparation of reconciliations, support schedules, and accounting documentation.
• Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and support SOX compliance efforts across assigned accounting areas.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency within assigned responsibilities.
• Support special projects, process enhancement initiatives, and Finance Transformation activities as needed.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement mindset while operating effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA/CPA track preferred
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience with public accounting and/or public company experience preferred
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong Excel and systems skills with ability to learn new processes and technologies quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across teams and functions
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility within the Accounting organization
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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