Teaspoon Franchising Inc is hiring: Accounting and Office Manager in San Jose

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team at our Boba Franchise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and office management, and be able to handle the day-to-day financial operations of the franchise with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This position can be partially done virtually or remotely from home.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the franchise, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations

• Work with the leadership team to develop and track the budget, and identify areas for cost savings

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate financial records and documents

• Collaborate with management to develop and achieve financial goals for the franchise

• Support the duties of the Office Manager, including managing the office calendar, coordinating meetings and events, and ordering supplies

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records

• Influence stakeholder group to consider wide array of possible solutions to a business need; recommend solutions based on a broad business perspective

• Collaborate to ensure desired outcomes are achieved for different projects, including facilitation of councils, meetings, and cross-functional decisions across stakeholder groups

• Identify and recommend changes in procedures of significant impact on broader groups

• Participate in roadmap development; make recommendations about future system and data infrastructure needs

• Communicate project benefits, progress, and updates to a variety of audiences via written, visual, and verbal presentations

• Research technical tax issues related to international activities

• Write technical tax memorandums

• Prepare, process, review, and support CPA for filing corporate income tax returns 

• Calculate, file, and initiate estimated income tax payments 

• Reconcile general ledger tax liability accounts and investigate account differences and issues

• Research and answer notices and other correspondence regarding income taxes, payments, general account information from international taxing jurisdictions

• Collect information for income tax audits and communicate effectively with auditors from international taxing authorities

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in the food or beverage industry

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, analytical & problem-solving skills, communication skills, project management.

• Experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software, such as QuickBooks 

• Relevant experience in HR and/or payroll systems

• Relevant experience in project management, business process change initiatives and/or systems implementations 

• Familiarity with and understanding of the labor environment within the restaurant and/or retail industry 

• Franchise experience or experience with multiple beverage stores operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate finance and accurate bookkeeping experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance