NOTE: This is a full-time position and will be on-site at our corporate headquarters in Franklin, TN.
Position Summary: The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team working with the Controller and other members of the accounting and finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for helping to maintain accurate accounting records, reporting of financial results, the audit, reconciliation of financial records and the support of the company’s tax related processes and activities.
This position will be involved in preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers, account and bank reconciliations, assisting with monthly closings, account analysis and supporting the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings
- Bank reconciliations for various store cash accounts
- Compile monthly inventory data and book related journal entries
- Preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly and annual close schedules
- Assist with analyzing financial statements and reconciliations on a monthly basis and reporting on key variances
- Assist Accounts Payable with processing invoices for multiple entities
- Assist with business license and health permit renewals
- Logging and tracking real estate and personal property invoices
- Preparing deposits to bring to the bank
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
- Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
- Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes
- Protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential
- Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information, calculations and makes or directs correcting entries
- Assist with preparation of the tax and audit processes
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Restaurant or retail experience a plus
- PC proficiency using ERP systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook and financial reporting writing software
Personal Attirbutes:
- Strong analytical skills
- Initiative to identify and improve processes
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with various levels of management
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to learning and development
- Organizational and planning skills
- Problem analysis and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidentiality
Fourteen Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please be advised that operation positions may involve exposure to various work hazards, including but not limited to extreme temperatures (both high heat and cold environments depending on seasonal and job assignment) and allergens (such as peanuts, dairy, soy, and other food-related allergens). Candidates should consider these factors when applying and be prepared to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and comfort. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and will supply appropriate protective gear and training to manage these conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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