Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT , COSTA VIDA

Costa Vida is looking for a Staff Accountant to lead by example and interact directly with corporate and franchise restaurants.

This position has full-time availability and makes a competitive salary plus bonus potential. This position reports to the Sr.

Director of Finance. Costa Vida's headquarters are near Salt Lake City, Utah.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has been redefining traditional Mexican food since 2003. By using whole, real ingredients and making the entire menu from scratch, Costa Vida has created a lighter, healthier take on Mexican food that is as invigorating as a trip to the coast.

Today, Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of the US States and Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchises in North America.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Maintains and balances account ledgers by verifying, allocating , posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.

The Staff Accountant will also assist in general accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. This position is responsible for supporting our Costa Vida locations.

The Staff Accountant will exercise considerable discretion in judgment, confidentiality, employee information, and financial records.

This position will need to possess an important level of organizational and time management skills to support various tasks and deadlines required by the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports month-end and year-end close processes ensure completeness & accuracy
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Maintains and balances account ledgers by verifying, allocating , posting, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies
• Produces error-free accounting reports and presents their results
• Assists with projects and additional tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in accounting and 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Able to maintain an elevated level of confidentiality
• Must be able to gather and analyze information, efficiently, thoroughly, and accurately
• Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and follow through in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member
• Ability to take initiative rather than waiting for direction
• Exceptional computer-based skills and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite : Excel ( Vlookups and pivot tables), Word, and Outlook
• Experience in Food & Beverage is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Life Insurance, Open PTO, and 401K matching plan

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to build valuable relationships with a work-family worth bragging about, please fill out our initial , mobile-friendly application.

We look forward to meeting you! We are a values -based company with capital raised to accelerate our growth. Costa Vida's headquarters are near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Individuals seeking employment at Costa Vida are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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