Description
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.
- Assist in the balance sheet reconciliation process and leads the close process for Field Accounting.
- Responsible for billing licensed stores, working with the Licensing team.
- Ensure contracts have been executed for licensed stores as the basis for billing.
- Reconcile licensing receivables by comparing sales reports with payments and generating General Ledger reports.
- Propose adjustments (journal entries) and posts them to the General Ledger.
- Allocate costs to different cost centers; ensuring that they are charged to the correct cost center.
- May assist Manager in training other Restaurant Accounting associates.
- Participate 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:
- Hybrid Work schedule
- 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.
Panda Strong since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You're wanted here:
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
ADA Statement:
While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.
Panda Strong since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You're wanted here:
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
How we reward you: **
- Free meals at work
- Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
- Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance**
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays**
- On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
- Continuous education assistance and scholarships**
- Lucrative associate referral bonus
- Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance**
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account**
**Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
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