Accountant I

Blakes Lotaburger • Albuquerque, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is an entry-level accounting position responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of Blake’s Lotaburger. This role assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, documentation, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and able to support multiple areas of accounting rather than being limited to one function.

Requirements

• Education or work experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple accounting functions and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative accounting team environment.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and improve processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, including a motor vehicle record search.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in the restaurant or retail industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must exemplify Blake’s Lotaburgers Core Values of Kind, Team, Passion, Process in all responsibilities and interactions
• Assist with processing invoices, vendor payments, expense documentation, and account coding.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including daily sales validation, cash activity, deposits, chargebacks, refunds, and related documentation.
• Process Payroll and support payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, payroll reconciliations, benefit-related entries, and discrepancy research.
• Prepare basic journal entries and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure assigned accounts are completed timely and accurately.
• Maintain organized accounting records, files, and audit-ready documentation.
• Research and resolve routine invoice, payment, cash, payroll, or account discrepancies.
• Support month-end close by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and completing assigned tasks.
• Serve as a support link between field operations and the corporate office for accounting questions, documentation requests, and transaction research.
• Assist with internal controls by following accounting policies, approval procedures, and documentation standards.
• Crosstrain in multiple accounting areas, including AP, AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Assist with other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• equal employment opportunity employer
• reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed