STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FULL TIME, EXEMPT SALARY POSITION

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, fixed assets, compliance filings, and operational accounting activities. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, payroll, and external vendors. This is an in-person/office full time position.

This position is hands-on and execution focused. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Essential Functions:

General Ledger & Month-End Close

Prepare and post journal entries

Perform month-end close activities in accordance with established timelines

Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely

Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation

Variance Analysis & Reporting

Perform month-over-month and year-over-year variance analysis

Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast

Identify unusual fluctuations and explain drivers clearly

Support management with financial insights and analysis

Fixed Assets & Capitalization

Manage fixed asset schedules and depreciation

Evaluate capitalization vs. expense decisions

Record asset additions, disposals, and transfers

Maintain multi-location asset tracking

Operational & Revenue Accounting

Manage gift card accounting and liability reconciliations

Review refunds, chargebacks, and charge-offs

Reconcile merchant and clearing accounts

Ensure accurate revenue and liability recognition

Compliance & Filings

Support personal property tax filings

Track and manage business licenses and health permits

Maintain compliance calendars and deadlines

Assist with audits and regulatory inquiries

Process Improvement & Controls

Maintain documentation and audit-ready workpapers

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

Partner with operations and leadership to resolve issues

Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred, along with 3 years of related work experience

Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience

vLookups -Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vLookups, reconciliation tools)

Knowledge of R365 Restaurant, or other integrated GL software

Candidate must be motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, and able to get results in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Understanding of applicable regulations and standards

Multi-location retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience

Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Clear communicator with both finance and non-finance teams

Candidate must be a team player and demonstrate strong analytical abilities and a positive, can-do mentality

Cross-functional collaboration with operations and payroll

Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment, dealing with customers and other employees.

Tolerate a reasonable amount of stress.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and MVR check

Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements:

Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to talk and hear

Must be able to climb, bend and stoop

Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted

Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time

Blake’s Lotaburger’s policy of equal opportunity includes the following: race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, familial status, gender, sexuality, gender identification, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), veteran status, genetic information, or physical/mental disability (or perceived disability) or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

This EEO policy applies to all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and terms and conditions of employment. Blake’s Lotaburger will not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, retaliation on the basis of any status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Blake’s Lotaburger, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at HR@lotaburger.com or 505-884-2160 Ext. 1644.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.