Potbelly Senior Accountant

RaceTrac•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Potbelly is seeking a Senior Accountant to support franchise accounting, internal reporting, corporate accounting, and key business processes across the organization. The role maintains the accuracy and integrity of financial information through account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, financial analysis, month-end close activities, and financial systems administration and metadata maintenance. It supports the scalability, accuracy, and effectiveness of the Company's accounting and reporting environment. The Senior Accountant serves as a key accounting partner for the Company's growing franchise business by reviewing franchise accounting activities, supporting technical accounting research and issue resolution, and partnering with their manager to scale the franchise accounting function alongside the Company's growth. The role also collaborates with Operations, Finance, Accounting, Franchising, and IT on accurate financial reporting, financial systems administration, continuous process improvement, and lease and fixed asset accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills.
High attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant or multi-unit retail experience.
Experience with Toast.
Experience with ADP.
Experience with NetSuite or Workday.
CPA or CPA eligibility.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and record journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
Support franchise accounting activities, technical research, issue resolution, and process execution.
Review franchise-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff, and provide guidance to support accurate financial reporting.
Partner with the Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate accounting matters, resolve complex issues, and support franchise growth initiatives.
Prepare and analyze internal financial reports, management reporting packages, account fluctuations, and ad hoc financial analyses.
Maintain and administer financial systems metadata, reporting hierarchies, account mappings, dimensions, and reporting structures.
Support financial systems administration, testing, reporting enhancements, process automation efforts, and system improvements.
Assist with lease and fixed asset accounting activities.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to audit requests.
Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and support a scalable accounting and reporting environment.
Assist with special projects and other accounting, reporting, and operational initiatives as assigned.