General AP and Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Chubby Cattle International is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable to join our growing Finance team in Los Angeles.

As our restaurant group continues to expand across the U.S., this position will support accounts payable, inventory management, month-end close, restaurant finance operations, and financial systems across 50+ locations.

We are especially interested in candidates who have experience with Craftable, Restaurant365 (R365), MarginEdge, MarketMan, or other restaurant inventory/AP management systems.

Key responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, credit memos, and expense reports for multiple entities, with correct coding to GL accounts, locations, and departments.

• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records; resolve price and quantity discrepancies with vendors and restaurant managers.

• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, check, wire) and route them for approval.

• Set up and maintain vendor master data, including W-9s, payment terms, and banking details, with controls against duplicate or fraudulent vendors.

• Reconcile vendor statements, manage AP aging, and answer vendor inquiries promptly.

• Prepare and file year-end 1099s.

General accounting

• Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and intercompany entries.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as bank, credit card, AP, accrued expenses, and intercompany balances.

• Track fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, including assets contributed to or returned from joint venture partners.

• Support month-end and year-end close, the annual review or audit.

• Recommend process improvements and help document AP and close procedures.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.

• Solid understanding of accrual accounting, the month-end close, and account reconciliations.

• Experience processing high invoice volumes accurately and on deadline.

• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIFS.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several entities and deadlines at once.

• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, restaurant managers, and the accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, especially multi-entity setups, AP automation, and dimensions.

• Experience with Craftable for restaurant purchasing, invoice capture, and inventory.

• Background in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location accounting.

• Experience with intercompany accounting, joint ventures, or noncontrolling interests.

• Familiarity with sales tax, 1099 reporting, and supporting a CPA review or audit.

About Chubby Cattle International

Chubby Cattle International is a fast-growing multi-brand restaurant group with locations across the United States. As we continue expanding our restaurant portfolio, we are building a strong centralized Finance and Operations infrastructure to support our growing teams and locations.

If you have restaurant finance experience and enjoy combining AP, inventory, systems, and operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Compliance Statement 

Chubby Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination (including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other protected category under applicable law), wage and hour regulations, fair scheduling, and worker rights. For positions in California, we also comply with California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations under the ADA or applicable state law during the hiring or employment process. For more information, please contact our HR department. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work and is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or conditions. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise agreed in writing and as permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this job description should be construed as creating a contract of employment. 

To Apply

Please submit your resume to fill out an application. Only candidates who meet our minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews.