JOB DETAILS

Staff Accountant

CompanySteele Brands Management LLC
LocationWayzata
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026
About The Company
“Revolution is part of my style and a part of good business. I dream something, and then I go build it.” – Steele Founded by serial entrepreneur and investor Steele Smiley in 2021, STEELE BRANDS® is focused on building best-in-class brands with health and wellness at their core. Current entities in the portfolio include made-from-scratch, fast-casual restaurants CRISP & GREEN® and PURALIMA®. STEELE BRANDS® combines world-class hospitality, a commitment to its community and most importantly, an exceptional product, with the goal to provide its customers with a 100% authentic and positive experience, every time. With hundreds of employees in 15 states and counting, STEELE BRANDS® is continuously seeking service-minded and wellness-driven people to join the team. More than just a founder and franchiser of great brands, Steele has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of his numerous companies including Crisp & Green and STEELE Fitness. Under his leadership as Chief Officer of Lift Brands, a global wellness company that built and managed multiple fitness concepts. the company added over 1000 units in over 20 countries. At the time of his departure in 2017, Lift Brands was the largest privately held wellness franchisor in the world with over 2500 locations in 25 countries. Over the past decade, Steele has been called a Chief Executive Officer, Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Member, Creative Director, Founder, Chairman and Builder of Brands Worldwide – but most importantly, a people-person, team-player and caring leader with an overwhelming desire to make a difference wherever he goes. Having successfully worn all the hats, Steele is a seasoned executive that has conducted business all over the globe with expertise ranging from building world-class brands to building world-class teams; from investment banking to international development; from transforming businesses to transforming lives in many different industries.
About the Role

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Controller and CFO on our day-to-day accounting needs supporting the entities within the Steele Brands organization, including Crisp & Green and Puralima. This starts with having a strong understanding of our company’s values and understanding our brand and vision. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual whose daily efforts are in line with Steele Brands’ growth aspirations.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end close responsibilities.
  • Analyze general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and identify potential errors or anomalies.
  • Reconcile restaurant inventory and provide feedback/recommendations to department leaders.
  • Assist the Controller with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
  • Prepares and processes payroll on a semi-monthly basis.
  • Follow Company policies and procedures documentation.
  • Assist with the annual audit and other compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Assist the Controller with analyzing the Company's accounting processes and internal control systems, identify issues and operational root-cause problems, and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with all departments to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements.
  • Assist with other projects and tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated progression of responsibilities.
  • Experience in hospitality or restaurant industry preferred.
  • Understanding of relevant accounting principles, procedures, and regulations.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience, experience with QuickBooks, databases, and accounting software are a plus.
  • Self-starter with efficient time management, ability to prioritize, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and team player.
  • On-site 4 days/week in Wayzata Corporate office.


Key Skills
AccountingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsGeneral LedgerInventory ReconciliationFinancial StatementsPayroll ProcessingAudit AssistanceInternal ControlsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerMicrosoft ExcelQuickBooks
Categories
Finance & AccountingHospitality
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close responsibilities. They will also analyze general ledger activity for accuracy and assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
26
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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