CASH ANALYST

El Pollo Loco • Costa Mesa, CA

2d

About The Position

The Senior Cash Sales Analyst provides key support to the Accounting Manager and performs general accounting activities. This position is responsible for assisting in the accurate & timely reporting of restaurant sales; reconciling of all cash, credit card and gift card deposits; posting to the general ledger in a multi-unit, high volume environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP; preparing and maintaining accurate restaurant sales processes and procedures; preparation of journal entries; and account reconciliations. As needed, this position also assists with projects related to the department.

Requirements

• College degree in Finance or Accounting, or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience in General Accounting
• Strong Excel skills required; intermediate level or higher
• Intermediate-level experience using Word and Outlook
• Strong computer software knowledge; technical savvy
• 10-key by touch a must
• Knowledge of GAAP & SOX
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with professional demeanor
• Strong planning, organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, analytical & lateral thinking skills
• Detail, result and deadline oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Independent self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Flexibility in adapting to rapidly changing priorities
• Willingness to learn and take on new assignments

Responsibilities

• Assists with final close of company restaurant sales each fiscal week; includes posting cash, over/short and other related information to the general ledger each fiscal period close.
• Reconciles company restaurant deposits to bank reports; includes cash (daily), credit card (weekly) and gift card deposits (monthly).
• Supports the smart safe / armor car program for restaurants following up with the vendor/restaurant for issues.
• Provides credit and gift card support to Marketing and Guest Service Departments.
• Creates and distributes reports on a daily and weekly basis.
• Prepares period end and annual journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the franchise sales close process, as needed.
• Assist with financial and SOX audit requests.
• Miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Data Entry
• Filing – Light Volume
• Faxing
• Word Processing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior