Staff Accountant

Description

Join the "Winning Team" at Win Brands, home to beloved brands like Costa Vida and FatCats! We're on the hunt for an accomplished multi-brand Staff Accountant.

With an impressive annual revenue of $240 million, Win Brands is set for unprecedented expansion. Currently just under 100 locations across 15 U.S. states, we're primed to conquer the market.     

If your passion aligns with food and family-centric lifestyles, we invite you to step into a pivotal leadership role as our Staff Accountant and play a crucial part in our journey.   

About Win Brands:   

Win Brands oversees two organizations: Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill and FatCats. Our purpose is to be faithful stewards of God's children by helping them have a positive impact on everyone they come in contact with.   

FatCats began in 1999 to create an experience where families could enjoy quality food and superior entertainment all under one roof. FatCats offers family-friendly activities like state-of-the-art movie theaters, arcades, bowling centers, mini-golf, and more. FatCats operates in three states and is growing rapidly.   

Costa Vida was founded in 2003, inspired by the beautiful Mexican Coast and the "Eat Inspired, Live Inspired" lifestyle. Our commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of our cuisine, from handcrafted tortillas to perfectly seasoned meats, ensuring that every meal is an unforgettable experience. 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting our company’s financial integrity by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. This position will be responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, including month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while maintaining adherence to GAAP standards. The Staff Accountant serves as a key member of the finance team, contributing to high-level financial decisions and supporting continuous improvement within the accounting function. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting & Analysis 
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements. 
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and recommend adjustments to support business objectives. 
• Month-End Close Process 
• Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
• General Ledger Maintenance 
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring alignment with GAAP standards. 
• Perform account analysis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. 
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support 
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and monthly forecasts. 
• Provide support to management by supplying financial insights that drive strategic decision-making. 
• Compliance & Audit Support 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. 
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for audits, including account reconciliations and other financial reports. 
• Process Improvement Initiatives 
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting operations. 
• Work with the finance team to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy. 

WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 

Required Knowledge: 

• Strong understanding of GAAP and relevant accounting principles. 
• Knowledge of financial reporting tools and ERP systems; experience with [specific ERP software] preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with advanced skills in data analysis and financial modeling. 

Experience Required:

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations. 

Experience within a corporate finance environment, ideally in a multi-entity or multi-location organization. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Analytical Skills: Able to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. 
• Diligence: Thorough and meticulous, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations. 
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve discrepancies efficiently. 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly. 
• Time Management: Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a challenging environment. 
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively within the finance team and cross-functionally to support company goals. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Finger dexterity: 

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. 

Talking: 

Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

Average Hearing: 

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. 

Average Visual Abilities: 

On average, ordinary visual acuity is necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery. 

Physical Strength: 

Sedentary work. Sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (All office jobs.) 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

None: 

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. (Such as in a typical office.) 

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQURIEMTNS OF THIS POSITION 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. 

Able to interpret various instructions. 

Mathematics Ability: 

Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percents, and to draw and interpret graphs. 

Language Ability: 

Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. 

Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  

Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent); and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses. 

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS 

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.  

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included are the minimal standards required to perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. 

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.