Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Philz Coffee is a growing company looking for a Senior Accountant to strengthen their accounting foundation. In this role, you will manage the month-end close process, prepare financial statements, and serve as a liaison with external auditors while also developing the accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Own the full month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned functional areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the close calendar
- Prepare and/or review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation, as applicable
- Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff/junior accountants; ensure reconciling items are researched and cleared timely
- Oversee store-level revenue and COGS accounting, including gift card/loyalty liability tracking and multi-location consolidation
- Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow support) and supporting variance commentary for leadership
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors; prepare technical memos and audit PBC schedules
- Lead or support SOX control execution and documentation for assigned processes; help remediate identified deficiencies
- Research and document accounting treatment for new transactions, contracts, or store growth initiatives (new units, re-franchising, M&A support as needed)
- Identify, design, and implement process and systems improvements to increase close efficiency and controls maturity
- Train, review, and develop Staff and Junior Accountants; act as a technical resource for the broader accounting team
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting/audit and multi-unit retail or restaurant industry experience
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Proven ability to manage multiple close workstreams independently and meet firm deadlines
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills; comfortable presenting to finance leadership
- Experience mentoring or informally leading junior staff
- CPA strongly preferred (active or in progress)
- Experience with reporting/BI tools a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Optional family life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefits
- Mental health support
- Holiday pay
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Team Member discounts
- Freebie drinks and discounted beans
- Fun Philz swag
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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