Accounting Staff Jobs

Core Responsibilities
Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:
Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help

• Responsible for general ledger accounting, including but not limited to wage and sales tax accruals, fixed assets, and operating expenses
• Assist in preparing supporting schedules for external auditors and responding to audit inquiries including financial schedules, analysis, or other disclosures
• Analyze prepaid and accrued expenses including, but not limited to utilities and accrued benefit accounts
• Maintain and update charts for Heart of Portillo’s entity and related tasks.
• Work cross functionally with departments throughout the company. Build relationships by establishing connections with others to build trust, share ideas, and accomplish work

Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness

• Prepare sales tax returns including, but not limited to completing sales tax work papers, reviewing out of state invoices for tax implications.
• Proactively review related accounting policies, procedures, and systems for efficiency and effectiveness on an ongoing basis, and recommend updates and improvements to those policies, procedures, and systems; identify process improvements and assist in implementation of improvements
• Investigate operating expenses for potential capital expenditures to ensure proper recording of new purchases
• Complete assigned reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the balance sheet
• Support and promote policies and procedures related to SOX controls, corporate policies and procedures and related GAAP requirements

Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail

• Perform research and analysis of outstanding reconciling items and working with internal and external partners on timely resolution and documentation of variances.
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed, such as implementation of technology tools
• Manage multiple activities simultaneously and ensure all deliverables are completed (i.e., quarter end tasks, internal audit compliance, and other projects as requested)

Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile

• Participate in quarterly restaurant support center “Ketchup Week” activities to build relationships, promote collaboration, and enhance communication
• Other work or projects as assigned

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• Provides a model for achievement and leadership.
• Think Critically: Problem solve issues and make recommendations.
• Inspire Others:
• Develops People: Coaches others to help them gain an understanding; provides feedback and encouragement.
• Elevates the attitudes of coworkers, praises Team Members for their unique talents and contributions.
• Build Relationships: Builds constructive working relationships and creates an engaging work environment.
• Create Accountability: Holds Team Members and peers accountable for what they do.
• Communicates Clearly: Keeps Team Members updated; shares thoughts and ideas with others.
• Lead Change: Makes suggestions for improving the Team Member experience and how work gets done.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Senior Accountant and is part of the Accounting team, under the overall Finance department. The Staff Accountant interacts with various departments including executive leadership, Operations, People, Legal, Payroll, and Information Technology.
Travel Requirement

• None

Required Qualifications
Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting

Minimum Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in a public company reporting environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sales & use tax experience, a plus
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Proficient in Microsoft Excel formulas and functionality
• Goal focused mindset to achieve company and personal goals
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in corporate or public accounting
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with general ledger, financial close process, and account reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Think critically by seeking information, critically evaluate information, apply knowledge, and solve problems

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Small/Medium group presentation skills.
• Experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations.

Educational Level/Certifications

• Sox compliance experience multistate
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing, a plus

Work Experience And Qualification

• Multi-unit experience (e.g. restaurant, retail, hospitality)
• Multi-state employer experience