Staff Accountant

Position Summary

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FULL TIME, EXEMPT SALARY POSITION

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.

• 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 work papers
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
  • Partner with operations and leadership to resolve issues

• 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

• 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  or  Ext. 1644.

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