Staff Accountant – Venice Brands / Bread Head

Venice Brands, LLC; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venice Brands, LLC in Brentwood, California is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to manage financial operations for Bread Head, a rapidly growing restaurant chain. This role requires overseeing accounts payable and receivable, closing books monthly, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of accounting experience, preferably in the restaurant industry, and is proficient in relevant software like QuickBooks and Bill.com. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in the fast casual restaurant industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and compliance with laws.
• Experience with financial software including QuickBooks and Bill.com.

Responsibilities

• Manage all AR and AP across the restaurants plus corporate.
• Close the books monthly and prepare P&Ls, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Process and record payroll for each restaurant plus corporate.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree from a top tier undergraduate university

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Toast

Paychex

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team. This person will report to our Controller and will work primarily on Bread Head, a rapidly growing fast casual restaurant chain that was named “LA’s Next Great Sandwich Shop” by the Los Angeles Times. There will be substantial exposure to the Company’s CEO and other members of the leadership team, as well as with the restaurant managers and hourly personnel. This person must have a positive attitude, be able to work in a professional office environment 5 days a week, and demonstrate a willingness to work hard to get the job done (with some rare work on weekends given the nature of the business). Experience in the restaurant and/or retail industry is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all AR and AP across the restaurants plus corporate (note, we use Bill.com)
• Close the books on a monthly basis and prepare accurate P&Ls, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements
• Update daily, weekly and monthly KPIs to help management better understand the business and key trends
• Oversee diligence efforts with prospective sources of capital (both debt and equity)
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Assist the Controller with pricing, margin, inventory and cashflow analysis as needed
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Maintain reporting of our fixed assets and tracking of capital projects
• Process and record payroll for each restaurant plus corporate (note, we use Toast and Paychex)
• Prepare and file sales tax & business taxes and assist with ensuring compliance with legal requirements by jurisdiction
• Set up new restaurant entities in QuickBooks, Bill.com, Toast, etc.

Qualifications

• Degree from a top tier undergraduate university and strong academic track record
• 7+ years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally with some in the fast casual restaurant industry
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel – including pivot tables, v‑lookups, model development
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Toast, Paychex, etc. (or similar software)
• Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• A self‑starter, but is also highly effective in team environments
• Able to multi‑task and prioritize with efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to support multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Must have a solutions‑orientation when problem solving and able to demonstrate a sense of urgency