Accountant (Restaurant) (T) (P1-2141862-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The Accountant (Restaurant) position is responsible for leading periodic inventory and reconciling licensing receivables. This position serves as liaison for licensing reporting in conjunction with Licensing and Legal.The Accountant (Restaurant) bills and collects licensing and international royalties and expenses.

You'll get a chance to:

• Responsible for periodic inventory accounting, producing food cost reports by location, auditing them, calling locations on discrepancies, and interfacing the inventory subsystem with the General Ledger.
• Assists in the balance sheet reconciliation process and leads the close process for Field Accounting.
• Responsible for billing licensed stores, working with the Licensing team.Ensures contracts have been executed for licensed stores as the basis for billing.Reconciles licensing receivables by comparing sales reports with payments and generating General Ledger reports.Proposes adjustments (journal entries) and posts them to the General Ledger.
• Allocates costs to different cost centers; ensuring that they are charged to the correct cost center.
• May assist Manager in training other Restaurant Accounting associates.
• Participates in special projects, such as working with third parties to develop a more efficient and automated reporting system for licensees.Proactively seeks to improve department processes.

How we reward you:

• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with coursework in Accounting required
• Minimum three years of related experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training

Pay Range: P2 $30-$38/ Hour

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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