Staff Accountant

Philz Coffee•Los Angeles, CA

25d•Remote

About The Position

Memorable customer experiences at our retail stores are supported by strong financial operations behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who is ready to take meaningful ownership across the accounting cycle and help us scale with accuracy, insight, and discipline. You’ll play a key role in the month-end close, connect financial results to what is happening across our stores and supply chain, and partner with teams across the business to turn accounting data into clear, actionable information. Along the way, you’ll help improve processes, strengthen controls, and support the growth of junior team members. This role is currently remote and must be based within the Greater Los Angeles area. Our teams will return to a hybrid office environment in late 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
2+ years of general ledger accounting experience; multi-unit retail, restaurant, or franchise experience strongly preferred.
Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts.
Advanced Excel skills; hands-on experience with an ERP system (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) and POS/reporting tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing close deadlines independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Effective communicator, able to explain accounting results to non-accounting business partners.

Responsibilities

Own preparation of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll, revenue, and intercompany activity.
Lead month-end close tasks for assigned areas, meeting close calendar deadlines and documentation standards.
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accrued liabilities) and resolve reconciling items timely.
Reconcile store-level revenue, tender types, and third-party delivery platform settlements to the general ledger.
Support inventory and COGS accounting, including variance analysis between theoretical and actual usage.
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management reporting.
Partner with FP&A to explain account-level variances versus budget/prior period.
Support external audit and internal SOX control testing by preparing workpapers and responding to requests.
Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen controls and close efficiency.
Review and mentor Junior Accountant work product, including AP/AR and reconciliations.