Staff Accountant

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58800 - 65500

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FULL TIME EXEMPT SALARY POSITION

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting functions including month-end close reconciliations variance analysis fixed assets compliance filings and operational accounting activities. This role requires strong technical accounting skills attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations payroll and external vendors. This is an in-person/office full time position.

This position is hands-on and execution focused. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced multi-entity environment. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Essential Functions:

General Ledger & Month-End Close

Prepare and post journal entries
Perform month-end close activities in accordance with established timelines
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely
Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation

Variance Analysis & Reporting

Perform month-over-month and year-over-year variance analysis
Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast
Identify unusual fluctuations and explain drivers clearly
Support management with financial insights and analysis

Fixed Assets & Capitalization

Manage fixed asset schedules and depreciation
Evaluate capitalization vs. expense decisions
Record asset additions disposals and transfers
Maintain multi-location asset tracking

Operational & Revenue Accounting

Manage gift card accounting and liability reconciliations
Review refunds chargebacks and charge-offs
Reconcile merchant and clearing accounts
Ensure accurate revenue and liability recognition

Compliance & Filings

Support personal property tax filings
Track and manage business licenses and health permits
Maintain compliance calendars and deadlines
Assist with audits and regulatory inquiries

Process Improvement & Controls

Maintain documentation and audit-ready workpapers
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes
Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
Partner with operations and leadership to resolve issues

Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities):

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is preferred along with 3 years of related work experience
Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience
vLookups -Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables vLookups reconciliation tools)
Knowledge of R365 Restaurant or other integrated GL software
Candidate must be motivated well organized detail-oriented and able to get results in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Understanding of applicable regulations and standards
Multi-location retail restaurant or hospitality experience
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
Clear communicator with both finance and non-finance teams
Candidate must be a team player and demonstrate strong analytical abilities and a positive can-do mentality
Cross-functional collaboration with operations and payroll
Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment dealing with customers and other employees.
Tolerate a reasonable amount of stress.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and MVR check

Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements:

Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to talk and hear
Must be able to climb bend and stoop
Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted
Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time

Blakes Lotaburgers policy of equal opportunity includes the following: race religion ethnicity national origin ancestry familial status gender sexuality gender identification sexual orientation age (40 and over) veteran status genetic information or physical/mental disability (or perceived disability) or any other status protected by local state or federal law.

This EEO policy applies to all decisions regarding recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and terms and conditions of employment. Blakes Lotaburger will not tolerate any form of harassment discrimination retaliation on the basis of any status protected by local state or federal law.

Blakes Lotaburger LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Department at or Ext. 1644.

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

Compensation: $58800.00 - $65500.00 per year

WHAT MAKES A BURGER A LOTA BURGER WELL YOU START WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS & FINISH WITH A LOTA LOVE.

Expertly seasoned & seared Premium Angus Beef patties tangy pickle slices a perfect layer of mustard & fresh lettuce onion & tomato all between two lightly toasted buns Did I mention exclusively packaged 100% Hatch Valley grown Green Chile thats registered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture Quality ingredients: Check.

70 years of serving what National Geographic named The Worlds Best Green Chile Cheeseburger across 80 locations & throughout New Mexico Texas & Arizona A LOTA Love: Check.

When the founding father of flavor & WWII Navy Veteran Blake Chanslor flipped the first LOTA Burger in 1952 he gave birth to a New Mexico tradition. 70 years later Blakes is a cultural icon (I mean have you seen me on AMCs Breaking Bad Im a natural!) & synonymous with New Mexico cuisine.

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STAFF ACCOUNTANTFULL TIME EXEMPT SALARY POSITION Position SummaryThe Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting functions including month-end close reconciliations variance analysis fixed assets compliance filings and operational accounting activities. This role requires strong...