Staff Accountant - Continuous Learning Opportunities

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in achieving Velvet Taco’s annual and long-term growth plans. Reporting directly to the Manager of Accounting & Finance, the position

will be primarily responsible for period close and improving and maintaining accounting processes. We are a small accounting team, which means the Staff Accountant will eventually have opportunities to gain exposure to many different areas.

Recently certified by QSR magazine as one of the “Best Brands to Work For”, this person must have a “people first” approach to working with their Teams to maintain a culture that is inclusive, developmental, & Kick Ass!

Learn more about us at https://www.velvettaco.com/about-us/

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary and Performance Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits after 30 days
• LTD, STD, Life Insurance & 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership and Career Development Opportunities
• Casual Work Attire
• Free TACOS!
• Oh, and if you're inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for it

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Fixed Assets:  Maintain and improve fixed asset schedules and related depreciation.

Lease Accounting:  Own all aspects of lease accounting. Maintain good relationships with our property management partners. Create lease schedules for base rent and additional rent payments, deferred rent, and amortization of tenant improvement allowances. Maintain property tax schedule and make payments.

Financial Reporting: Update and consolidate financial reports and templates that go out to the rest of the company.

Chargebacks: Reconcile chargebacks and follow up with merchants.

Other. Organize and follow up with accounting-related notices and mail. Help fill in responsibilities as gaps occur.

Possible additional responsibilities include the following:

Balance Sheet:  Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness. Validate and support ending balances each period and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational policies.

Inventory:  Review and prepare ending inventory entries. Reconcile restaurant level cost of goods with financial reports.

Prepaid/Accrued Expense: Manage balance sheet accounts so that expenses are recorded properly and booked to the appropriate accounting period.

Gift Card Liability: Ensure that customer liability is recorded and supported properly by reconciling Gift Card activity. Record monthly E-Gift sales and cross-redemption between restaurants.

Tax Liability:  Calculate and submit monthly sales & use tax and alcohol tax returns for various states and municipalities. Manage the annual property tax return process from

property valuations, renditions, and annual payments. Set up property tax accruals to record tax expense monthly.

Financial Statement Close:  Assist Accounting with all journal entries to record the company’s operating activity and changes in assets and liabilities.

Operations Liaison:  Assists Directors of Operations, General Managers and other Departments as needed with inquiries regarding various accounts. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BE RELENTLESS, NEVER SETTLE: You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• BE A REBEL:  You can demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel. Power Query is a plus. You love tacos that break boundaries!
• KICK ASS & TAKE NAMES: You have 1-3 years audit or accounting experience. Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting experience is highly preferred.
• STAND TOGETHER: You are a self-starter and can work autonomously. You have strong oral and written communication, work ethic, sense of urgency, and time management skills. You work well with team members and with other departments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Aligns with Velvet Taco's culture
• Open-minded to changing roles & responsibilities

At Velvet Taco, we celebrate individuality! We are an equal opportunity employer and try to select and retain the best Team Members and Managers based on their job-related

qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or medical condition.

Velvet Taco is a temple to the liberated taco. We’re a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving a chef-driven menu in a unique & funky fast-casual setting. Founded on the idea that tacos don’t have to be associated with Tex-Mex cuisine and can be made with the same care and quality ingredients as fine dining, Velvet Taco is where “anything goes meets the art of the possible.” Some cool things about us: we use only the freshest ingredients available to offer a menu that explores the edge of multi-cultural boundaries, taking the taco to a whole new liberated level. We slow roast our own chicken and corn, use lots of booze in our margaritas, and make everything from scratch. Which means our food tastes really awesome. Our tacos may not change the world, but we think they’re pretty freakin’ great. The best part? Our kick ass Tribe is at the center of it all and we were even voted one of the Top 25 Best Brand’s To Work For in 2023 by QSR! Learn more about us at https://www.velvettaco.com/about-us/