Staff Accountant

Job Details: Job Location: HQ - Normal, IL, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $60000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Staff Accountant — Normal, IL $50,000-$60,000/year, plus bonus. Full benefits, paid time off, and a clear path to grow with a 100+ store group. At Premium Loaves, we move fast, execute flawlessly, and take care of our people — just like we do our sandwiches. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to keep our books accurate, our vendors on track, and our stores supported as we continue to grow. This is for a leader who takes ownership, is eager to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What you’ll own General Accounting & Month-End Close Perform general accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis. Assist with period-end and month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for financial statements. Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and vendor inquiries. Store & Vendor Support Provide store-level vendor support and issue resolution, serving as a resource for stores regarding vendor accounts, invoices, pricing, billing issues, credits, and other vendor-related concerns. Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research and resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure accurate billing and service. New Store Openings & Acquisitions Support new store openings and acquisitions by coordinating accounting and vendor setup activities. Establish and maintain vendor accounts for new locations, including utilities/electric, food suppliers, uniforms/aprons, credit card processing, and other operational vendors. Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain required documentation, establish accounts, confirm pricing and terms, and ensure vendors are ready for new store openings. Support accounting setup and implementation activities related to new stores and acquisitions. Point-of-Sale (POS) Pricing Assist with pricing updates and maintenance within the point-of-sale (POS) system. Coordinate and validate POS pricing changes to ensure pricing is accurate and properly reflected in sales and financial reporting. Reporting & Analytics Support financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics by gathering, analyzing, and validating financial and operational data. Assist with variance analysis and provide reporting to management to support business decisions. Support reporting and analytics initiatives, including maintaining dashboards, preparing recurring reports, and assisting with ad hoc financial analysis. Assist with financial data integrity across accounting, POS, and other operational systems. Cost Savings Support cost savings initiatives by analyzing vendor spend, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and researching opportunities for improved pricing, terms, rebates, and efficiencies. Partner with Operations to identify and implement vendor savings opportunities while maintaining service levels and product quality. Process Improvement & Collaboration Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and automation. Collaborate with Operations and other departments to support accurate financial information and successful new store openings. Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned. What you need 18 or older Takes ownership and accountability for their work Is curious, eager to learn, and willing to ask questions Pay attention to detail while understanding the bigger picture Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Looks for ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and solve problems Has a cost-conscious mindset and looks for opportunities to create value and reduce expenses Communicates clearly and works well with stores, vendors, and internal teams Is adaptable and comfortable supporting a growing organization Can manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude and is willing to jump in wherever needed Pay and benefits 50,000-$60,000/year Bonus pay Medical, dental, vision Retirement plan with employer match Paid Time Off Where this goes Many of our store and corporate leaders started in entry-level roles and advanced through performance. With 100+ stores across eight states and active growth, there's real room to move up — into multi-unit and corporate leadership. About us: This franchisee is an affiliate of several entities that independently own and operate Jimmy John's locations. Based in Illinois, we operate 100+ stores across Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington, and we're still growing. Ready to lead? #J-18808-Ljbffr