Staff Accountant

Overview

This position will play an integral role in the accounting for key business areas, account reconciliations and income statement variance analysis to produce timely and accurate financial statements for a growing publicly traded company (NASDAQ: STKS). We are looking for an individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow their career with our company.

Essential Functions

1. Primary areas of responsibility include:
• Accounting for inventory and cost of goods sold, including analyses and research of variances from expectations
• Perform trend analyses and prepare accruals as necessary for restaurant operating expenses, such as, security services, outside cleaning services, and DJ services.
• Accounting for payroll-related expenses, including period-end wage and benefits accruals.
• Accounting for all company credit card expenses.
• Other journal entries and accruals as necessary.
2. Analyze income statement accounts for necessary accruals and prepare associated journal entries.
3. Perform account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
4. Execute usual accounting functions, which include operating the general ledger system and month-end close work.
5. Execute work in accordance with standard operating procedures and adherence to internal controls.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
2. Good verbal and written communication
3. Strong analytical skills
4. Team spirit – willingness to assist wherever needed
5. Work style – ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
6. Attention to detail
7. Advanced excel knowledge

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
2. CPA preferred.
3. 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
4. Public accounting experience preferred. Big 4 a plus.
5. Experience with and knowledge of ASC842 preferred.
6. Strong General Accounting skills and GAAP knowledge with experience in month end close.
7. Advanced knowledge of Excel required.
8. Can prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
9. Candidates must have excellent communication skills (oral and written), the ability to interact with all levels of management through the organization and the initiative to get the job done.