Staff Accountant

Job description

Memorable customer experiences at our retail stores are supported by strong financial operations behind the scenes. We’re looking for a **Staff Accountant** who is ready to take meaningful ownership across the accounting cycle and help us scale with accuracy, insight, and discipline. You’ll play a key role in the month-end close, connect financial results to what is happening across our stores and supply chain, and partner with teams across the business to turn accounting data into clear, actionable information. Along the way, you’ll help improve processes, strengthen controls, and support the growth of junior team members. ***This role is currently remote and must be based within the Greater Los Angeles area. Our teams will return to a hybrid office environment in late 2026.*** WHAT YOU’LL DO #### General Ledger & Month-End Close - Own preparation of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll, revenue, and intercompany activity. - Lead month-end close tasks for assigned areas, meeting close calendar deadlines and documentation standards. - Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accrued liabilities) and resolve reconciling items timely. - Reconcile store-level revenue, tender types, and third-party delivery platform settlements to the general ledger. - Support inventory and COGS accounting, including variance analysis between theoretical and actual usage. #### Financial Reporting, Analysis & Controls - Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management reporting. - Partner with FP&A to explain account-level variances versus budget/prior period. - Support external audit and internal SOX control testing by preparing workpapers and responding to requests. - Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen controls and close efficiency. #### Team Support & Development - Review and mentor Junior Accountant work product, including AP/AR and reconciliations. WHAT YOU’LL NEED - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required - 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience; multi-unit retail, restaurant, or franchise experience strongly preferred. - Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts. - Advanced Excel skills; hands-on experience with an ERP system (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) and POS/reporting tools. - Demonstrated ability to manage competing close deadlines independently. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. - Effective communicator, able to explain accounting results to non-accounting business partners. **ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - Visual acuity - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Pushing, Extending arms/hands occasionally during shift - Sitting for extended periods of time - Exerting up to 10-20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects | | | --- | | \*\*Compensation & Benefits A reasonable estimate of the annual salary for this role is $71,000 to $85,000. Please note that the base pay will vary based on qualifications, previous experience, and work location. When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs – we offer our team members 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, and more! Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale. | [Privacy Notice](https://privacy.philzcoffee.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice)