Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Achieve as a Team
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ACCOUNTANT I

The Accountant I is primarily responsible for producing financial statements, adhering to accounting processes, and supporting the Manager of Accounting in performing accounting duties for multiple restaurant locations.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Participate in fiscal period closings for the organization
• Demonstrate recognizing and implementing efficiencies in accounting and financial close processes
• Perform reconciliation of balance sheet accounts,
• Ensure all bank accounts, record transfers, and adjustments are reconciled
• Ensure accurate recording of journal entries
• Prepare and reviews critical restaurant Profit & Loss (P & L) report
• Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner
• Ensure month-end accrual analysis/reporting is submitted on a timely manner
• Ensure our sales and deposits are recorded correctly and timely
• Review the general ledger detail
• Identify trends, errors and reclass as needed
• Prepare and provides annual audit schedules and supporting documents
• Prepare variance, trend, and fluctuation analysis connected with actual results vs budgets, previous periods and previous year data reporting
• Perform data mining of large sets of data and automates these processes
• Support the Manager of Accounting with year-end financial audit
• Assist with reviewing and managing compliance with Concur (Expense Reporting System)
• Research accounting discrepancies and GAAP guidance/application as needed
• Assist store leadership with questions and inquiries related to Profit & Loss statements, accounting processes and financial systems.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting requests and projects
• Collaborate with the Accounting Team and other Teams in the organization and responds to requests in a timely manner

WHY YOU'LL LOVE UPWARD PROJECTS

• Excellent benefit and compensation package
• Paid time off and earned paid sick time
• Fitness discount programs
• 401K with company match
• A people focused culture united by our shared values
• Unlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings
• Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members
• Opportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with colleagues
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work and tenure
• Generous meal benefit program

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting and financial reporting experience in the restaurant industry preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual basis accounting required
• Proficient Excel skills required (Reference Look-up and formulas to automate tasks)
• Experience with the following software: NetSuite, Toast and Concur Expense is preferred
• Full-service restaurant accounting experience preferred