Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Senior Staff Accountant - Restaurant

Layne’s Chicken Fingers has an exciting, full-time opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant! We are a privately-owned restaurant operator and franchisor that is growing rapidly. If you are looking for a stable career with steady growth in a dynamic industry, this is the role for you.

Job Summary:

As a key member of our finance team, the Senior Staff Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of Layne’s Chicken. You’ll oversee financial reporting for our stores, support period-end and year-end close processes, and collaborate with other departments to strengthen the company’s financial stability. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with the Operations team.

Employee Benefits:

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with tenure

Complimentary snacks and drinks

Summer hours every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day

In-office scooters for those who prefer to roll instead of walk

Responsibilities:

Manage general ledger activities, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations

Lead the period-end and year-end closing activities for our stores

Assist with franchise and G&A accounting tasks

Prepare and analyze financial reports to identify variances and opportunities for improvement

Partner with operations to ensure accurate reporting and resolve discrepancies

Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives

Assist with audits and ad hoc requests as needed

Collaborate with other departments to improve processes and efficiency

Adhere to company policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Operations team

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

5+ years of experience, preferably in a high volume, multi-unit, or full cycle restaurant accounting environment

2+ years of senior accounting experience preferred

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP and restaurant industry financial practices

Ability to work independently while supporting accounting team members

Intermediate Excel and other Microsoft product skills

Experience with Restaurant 365 is a plus