Staff Accountant

Jimmy Johns•Normal, IL

24d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Premium Loaves, we move fast, execute flawlessly, and take care of our people — just like we do our sandwiches. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to keep our books accurate, our vendors on track, and our stores supported as we continue to grow. This is for a leader who takes ownership, is eager to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

18 or older
Takes ownership and accountability for their work
Is curious, eager to learn, and willing to ask questions
Pay attention to detail while understanding the bigger picture
Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Looks for ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and solve problems
Has a cost-conscious mindset and looks for opportunities to create value and reduce expenses
Communicates clearly and works well with stores, vendors, and internal teams
Is adaptable and comfortable supporting a growing organization
Can manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments
Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude and is willing to jump in wherever needed

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
Assist with period-end and month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for financial statements.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
Provide store-level vendor support and issue resolution, serving as a resource for stores regarding vendor accounts, invoices, pricing, billing issues, credits, and other vendor-related concerns.
Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research and resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure accurate billing and service.
Support new store openings and acquisitions by coordinating accounting and vendor setup activities.
Establish and maintain vendor accounts for new locations, including utilities/electric, food suppliers, uniforms/aprons, credit card processing, and other operational vendors.
Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain required documentation, establish accounts, confirm pricing and terms, and ensure vendors are ready for new store openings.
Support accounting setup and implementation activities related to new stores and acquisitions.
Assist with pricing updates and maintenance within the point-of-sale (POS) system.
Coordinate and validate POS pricing changes to ensure pricing is accurate and properly reflected in sales and financial reporting.
Support financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics by gathering, analyzing, and validating financial and operational data.
Assist with variance analysis and provide reporting to management to support business decisions.
Support reporting and analytics initiatives, including maintaining dashboards, preparing recurring reports, and assisting with ad hoc financial analysis.
Assist with financial data integrity across accounting, POS, and other operational systems.
Support cost savings initiatives by analyzing vendor spend, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and researching opportunities for improved pricing, terms, rebates, and efficiencies.
Partner with Operations to identify and implement vendor savings opportunities while maintaining service levels and product quality.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and automation.
Collaborate with Operations and other departments to support accurate financial information and successful new store openings.
Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.