Sweetgreen, Inc. is hiring: Accountant in Los Angeles

Overview

The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting Team, responsible for fixed assets, daily sales reconciliation between Oracle and POS, and submitting and remitting sales tax returns to state and local tax collecting agencies. We are looking for an individual who can create efficiencies, work independently, with a background in the restaurant industry, and a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Core Responsibilities

As a key contributor to the monthly close process, you will:

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analyze general ledger accounts to identify and record accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure timely completion of tasks aligned with weekly and period-end close schedules.
• Assist with financial statement inquiries at both the store and corporate levels.
• Prepare sales tax calculations and ensure the timely submission of periodic sales tax returns.
• Manage fixed asset entries and balance sheet reconciliations, partnering with the Fixed Assets Manager to resolve discrepancies.
• Compile schedules and supporting documentation for audit requests.
• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analyses, and reporting initiatives in collaboration with the management team.

Systems and Financial Proficiency

• Develop a solid understanding of accounting practices and processes within the first three months.
• Complete period-end tasks under the guidance of senior team members.
• Gain proficiency in Oracle Fusion (ERP), Oracle EPM (Close Checklist, Balance Sheet Reconciliations), and Excel functions for analysis and account reconciliations.

Develop Financial Expertise

• By six months, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Chart of Accounts and how accounts flow into financial statements.
• Independently complete most tasks, assisting Accounting Managers with periodic and ad hoc projects as needed.

Identify and Drive Process Improvements

• Leverage foundational knowledge to enhance efficiency in existing processes.
• Propose and implement improvements in areas such as banking entries, sales tax, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Become a Trusted Partner

• Establish yourself as a reliable resource for teammates and cross-functional partners.
• Represent the accounting team in meetings, articulating how the team can support new processes while ensuring inputs for accurate accounting.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA track is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, assisting colleagues in troubleshooting issues and overcoming challenges.
• Willingness to dedicate the hours required to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Candidates must be available to work onsite in the Los Angeles office at least four days per week.

Experience Desired

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably with multi-unit industries.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with a heavy focus on general ledger accounting.
• Prior experience with financial reporting is a plus.

What you’ll get

• Highly competitive pay plus bonus plan
• Three medical plans to suit you and your family’s needs
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• Opportunity to make a real impact on people and connect them to real food
• A collaborative team that lives our core values
• A clear career path with opportunities for development
• Free company swag

Come join the sweetlife.

About sweetgreen

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We believe real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Each day, our team members make food from scratch using fresh ingredients, and we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people and changing what that means.

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services of the United States.

Salary range for this role: Starting salary range based on experience, $65,000 — $92,000 USD.