Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets

El Pollo Loco • Costa Mesa, CA

136d

About The Position

The position involves performing month-end closing procedures by creating journal entries and recurring journals. The individual will conduct analysis and balance sheet account reconciliation for all fixed asset related accounts and assist in the preparation of detailed schedules for quarterly and annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5+ years’ accounting experience required, preferably in restaurant/retail industry.
• Very good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) required.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley internal control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Processes Fixed Asset journal entries and recurring journals monthly.
• Processes check invoice coding and approvals, accrues tax, checks invoices for accuracy and submits to A/P for processing.
• Reviews Expenditure Request Forms and communicates with external departments to manage asset additions/disposals.
• Maintains the Asset Management module monthly by setting up new stores, remodels and facilities projects in the system as well as removing fixed asset disposals.
• Maintains monthly reconciliations of fixed asset accounts.
• Prepares schedules for audits and reviews including but not limited to the fixed asset roll-forward.
• Proactively assess the accuracy and validity of CIP balances by following up with relevant departmental contacts (Facilities, Development, IT, etc.).
• Communicates with upper management in determining capitalization rates and calculates and records capitalized labor and interest monthly.
• Updates and maintains Accounts Payable vendors.
• Ensures SOX compliance by assisting the accounting team in adhering to internal controls.
• Participates in special projects as necessary.
• Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member in pursuit of common goals.
• Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive pay and bonus
• Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
• Amazing office culture
• Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) + Restaurant Discount
• Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees