Enter a job title or keyword

Accountant I

Blakes Lotaburger

Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50000 - 57000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Accountant I is an entry-level accounting position responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of Blakes Lotaburger. This role assists with accounts payable accounts receivable payroll support reconciliations documentation and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized eager to learn and able to support multiple areas of accounting rather than being limited to one function. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Primary Responsibilities:

Must exemplify Blakes Lotaburgers Core Values of Kind Team Passion Process in all responsibilities and interactions

Assist with processing invoices vendor payments expense documentation and account coding.

Support accounts receivable functions including daily sales validation cash activity deposits chargebacks refunds and related documentation.

Process Payroll and support payroll accounting including payroll journal entries payroll reconciliations benefit-related entries and discrepancy research.

Prepare basic journal entries and supporting documentation under supervision.

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure assigned accounts are completed timely and accurately.

Maintain organized accounting records files and audit-ready documentation.

Research and resolve routine invoice payment cash payroll or account discrepancies.

Support month-end close by gathering documentation preparing schedules and completing assigned tasks.

Serve as a support link between field operations and the corporate office for accounting questions documentation requests and transaction research.

Assist with internal controls by following accounting policies approval procedures and documentation standards.

Crosstrain in multiple accounting areas including AP AR payroll accounting reconciliations and general ledger support.

Assist with other projects tasks and duties as assigned.

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

Education or work experience in accounting finance bookkeeping payroll accounts payable accounts receivable or a related field preferred.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.

Basic understanding of accounting principles preferred.

Ability to learn multiple accounting functions and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative accounting team environment.

Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and improve processes.

Proven experience in the restaurant or retail industry is a plus.

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check including a motor vehicle record search.

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

Must be able to tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment

Must be able to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations using tactful appropriate and effective communication

Blakes Lotaburger is an equal employment opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunity in all employment actions and prohibits harassment discrimination retaliation or intimidation based on any status protected by applicable local state or federal law including race color ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and transgender status) sexual orientation national origin ancestry age (40 and over) disability (including physical and mental) genetic information veteran status marital and familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy covers all employment actions and workplace conduct and Blakes Lotaburger will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. All complaints will be investigated promptly and confidentially to the extent possible and retaliation against individuals who raise concerns participate in an investigation or exercise rights under this policy is strictly prohibited.

To contact Blakes Lotaburgers Human Resources Department please call Ext. 1644 or email .

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

Compensation: $50000.00 - $57000.00 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.

Apply Now