Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Senior GL Accountant - Restaurant & Retail - San Leandro, CA
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579
Senior GL Accountant - Restaurant & Retail
#1478
San Leandro, California
Our Company/Job SummaryThe
Senior Accountant
is a growth-oriented position with a wide array of duties at Ghirardelli. These duties range from day-to-day accounting activities to overseeing the month-end close process and working under defined deadlines. The available position has a partial focus on Ghirardelli's Retail and Restaurant business, so previous experience in hospitality accounting is a strong plus. As a senior role, it requires a solid grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), independent and analytical thinking, and the ability to interact with business partners from various departments.This position is also responsible for fulfilling external reporting requirements of government agencies and business partners, for preparing audit schedules, and working closely with auditors. In addition, the role represents the accounting department during special projects, e.g., system implementations.The Senior Accountant must have a strong sense of ownership, the ability to set priorities, possess excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. Additionally, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure while managing strict deadlines are required. This position reports directly to the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager.Scope of Responsibilities
Oversee and perform monthly and yearly financial closing and reporting.Prepare and enter journal entries for review.Conduct weekly and month-end cost center reviews.Analyze and report on results and deviations.Oversee general ledger account maintenance and reconciliation.Oversee bank reconciliation process and cash journal entries.Own all activities related to the company's store lease obligations.Work with retail vendors to research and resolve any billing-related matters.Support Senior Manager in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports/schedules as required.Conduct research regarding sales item taxability.Prepare annual property declarations for each taxing agency.Ensure compliance with internal control policies.Identify and apply Best Practices to all areas of responsibility.Maintain/document policies and procedures manual.Specific Knowledge & Skills
Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience in Retail and Restaurant accounting is a plus.Must have a strong sense of ownership of their work areas and strive for improvements.Ability to work independently and to interface with all levels of the organization.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines, particularly at month-end and year-end closing.Experience with sales/use and property tax reporting.Proficient in using MS Excel, Word, Outlook.Experience with ERP systems, preferably with SAP.Education and Work Experience
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.5-7 years of related experience and/or training.Salary Range
$80,546 - $104,700 / year#J-18808-Ljbffr
#1478
San Leandro, California
Our Company/Job SummaryThe
Senior Accountant
is a growth-oriented position with a wide array of duties at Ghirardelli. These duties range from day-to-day accounting activities to overseeing the month-end close process and working under defined deadlines. The available position has a partial focus on Ghirardelli's Retail and Restaurant business, so previous experience in hospitality accounting is a strong plus. As a senior role, it requires a solid grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), independent and analytical thinking, and the ability to interact with business partners from various departments.This position is also responsible for fulfilling external reporting requirements of government agencies and business partners, for preparing audit schedules, and working closely with auditors. In addition, the role represents the accounting department during special projects, e.g., system implementations.The Senior Accountant must have a strong sense of ownership, the ability to set priorities, possess excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. Additionally, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure while managing strict deadlines are required. This position reports directly to the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager.Scope of Responsibilities
Oversee and perform monthly and yearly financial closing and reporting.Prepare and enter journal entries for review.Conduct weekly and month-end cost center reviews.Analyze and report on results and deviations.Oversee general ledger account maintenance and reconciliation.Oversee bank reconciliation process and cash journal entries.Own all activities related to the company's store lease obligations.Work with retail vendors to research and resolve any billing-related matters.Support Senior Manager in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports/schedules as required.Conduct research regarding sales item taxability.Prepare annual property declarations for each taxing agency.Ensure compliance with internal control policies.Identify and apply Best Practices to all areas of responsibility.Maintain/document policies and procedures manual.Specific Knowledge & Skills
Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience in Retail and Restaurant accounting is a plus.Must have a strong sense of ownership of their work areas and strive for improvements.Ability to work independently and to interface with all levels of the organization.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines, particularly at month-end and year-end closing.Experience with sales/use and property tax reporting.Proficient in using MS Excel, Word, Outlook.Experience with ERP systems, preferably with SAP.Education and Work Experience
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.5-7 years of related experience and/or training.Salary Range
$80,546 - $104,700 / year#J-18808-Ljbffr