Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing, privately held company that operates Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Whataburger restaurants across three states.

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our organization.

Qualifications:

• • Accounting degree
  • Strong GAAP knowledge
  • 6-8+ years accounting experience
  • Restaurant, retail and/or multi-unit experience preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Strong accounting skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Efficient in Excel
  • Effective communication and analytical skills
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Great Plains and Accpac
  • Strong understanding of the balance sheet
  • • Fixed assets
    • Intercompany
    • Bank debt
    • Deferred rent
    • Etc.
  • Self-sufficient and able to take instructions and work independently
  • Ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts and propose journal entries

Responsibilities:

• • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department staff
  • Process daily, weekly, monthly and year end transactions for general ledger, cash receipts, payroll and treasury
  • Oversee accounts payable functions
  • Responsible for preparing and issuing monthly financial statements for multiple legal entities
  • Responsible for managing fixed asset module including implementation
  • Prepare cash forecasts, P&L variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations
  • Perform Financial Planning & Analysis projects and other analytical work
  • Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance with accuracy and timeliness of reporting
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
  • Assist in the coordination and completion of annual reviews and governmental/regulatory audits
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in systems and procedures
  • Complete special projects as assigned

Compensation will be commensurate with your experience, and we offer benefits.