What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Mendocino Farms?
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Reports To: Director of Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt – Full Time
Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000 per year
Location: El Segundo, CA – Hybrid Schedule / 4 days in office
Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this position is responsible for preparing the day-to-day corporate accounting functions from general ledger, 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.
Why Mendo:
Do you want to become a part of an incredible brand with amazing food in the Restaurant industry? Work in a brand-new open office layout promoting collaboration in our Base Camp office located in El Segundo? Become a part of a Team that will offer potential for unlimited career growth? Have the drive and ambition to work in a start-up environment and make an impact on the business? If this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you!
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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required – CPA preferred but not required
- 3 years 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 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
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Match, and other ancillary benefits
- Two Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonus Program
- Parking & Transit Reimbursement
- Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work
- Pet Insurance
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free and delicious Mendo Meals
- Hybrid work model with 4 days onsite for cross-functional collaboration
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Sitting / standing 6-8 hours.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
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 that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
