Sr Accountant - FULL-TIME – HYBRID
Los Angeles, CA (El Segundo, CA)
$95,000 - $120,000 per year, based on experience
We’re not just selling sandwiches and salads. We’re selling Happy!
Perks and Benefits: • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance • 401(k) Match and other ancillary benefits • Paid Sick Leave • Employee assistance program • Bonus Program • Parking & Transit Reimbursement • Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work • Pet Insurance • Gym Memberships • Free and delicious Mendo Meals • Clear path for growth and development
Summary:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for preparing the day-to-day corporate accounting functions from general ledger and journal entries to financial statement analysis and reporting. The Senior Accountant will play an important role on the Team supporting the company's growth by working closely with Finance, Restaurant Operations, Marketing, IT, Development, and Facilities to ensure accurate accounting, recording, and reporting of all revenue, expense, and balance sheet items.
Responsibilities: • Manage and support 3rd party delivery vendors transactions and reconciliations • Prepare and submit Sales and Use tax filings • Responsible for Lease Accounting and Fixed Assets • Key player in period end Close process – journal entries, accruals, etc. • Analyze accounts and financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the Controller’s attention • Prepare various analytics in comparison to Trends, Forecast and Budget • Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance • Trouble-shoot issues related to restaurant-level financial schedules with Operations (General Manager, Director of Operations, and Chief Operations Officer) • Partner and work cross functionally with all departments within the Business • Provide support for internal and external audits to ensure compliance • Perform other essential duties and various special projects as needed • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, etc.
Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required – CPA preferred but not required • 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting • Strong analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel • Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, accrual basis accounting, and financial reporting • Experience with NetSuite a plus • Embrace and drive change with a proven ability to develop, drive, and implement process improvements • Passionate and determined personality with a desire to grow with the company • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing to meet deadlines • Strong team player and ability to work effectively as a team member in resolving problems • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Experience in restaurant and/or multi-unit retail company a plus
There is no “I” in Mendo.
Mendocino Farms is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
