Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Junior Accountant

Department

Finance

Reports To

Controller (with support roles across CFO, Senior Accountant, and A / P Supervisor)

Location

Livermore office of Ghai Management

Status

Temporary Part Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance team supporting a dynamic and growing multi-concept, multi-entity QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) company. The Junior Accountant will provide direct support across all levels of the finance department—including the Accounts Payable Supervisor, Controller, Senior Accountant, and CFO—on a variety of operational, analytical, and reporting tasks.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop broad-based accounting skills and gain exposure to audits, financial reporting, systems integration, and interdepartmental coordination, all within a high-volume, multi-unit operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance Support
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and PBC (Prepared by Client) documentation for multiple QSR concepts.
• Retrieve, organize, and reconcile supporting documentation from internal systems, vendor portals, or archived sources.
• Research historical transactions or variances and document audit trail as needed.
• Interface with external auditors and our accounting partner XB Franchise Solutions.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Create, maintain, and update Excel-based worksheets and dashboards summarizing financial data, trends, and exceptions.
• Extract and reconcile data from Sage Intacct, vendor systems, online databases, and internal / external file repositories.
• Assist with monthly close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany allocations.
• Systems & Documentation
• Organize and maintain digital filing systems and shared drives in accordance with internal protocols.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial and operational data across multiple software platforms and formats.
• Assist in testing or documenting process improvements related to financial systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Communicate effectively with restaurant operations teams, field managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors to gather data or clarify account activity.
• Support Accounts Payable workflows such as invoice tracking, coding, and vendor issue resolution when needed.

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