Description:

Based in Washington, DC and reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for assisting with the following tasks: Period end close including review of balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and journal entries prepared by staff accountants Review of employee expense reports as well as administrative responsibilities for our expense report system, Concur Review entry of A/P invoices for non-COGS vendors such as utilities, repairs and maintenance, fixed assets, rent, legal expenses, etc. Treasury function, including cash management and vendor payments Financial statement preparation (consolidated and store level) as well as supporting detail schedules, charts, graphs, etc for monthly finance meeting Preparation of schedules/documents for the annual audit and review of audit support prepared by staff accountants Technical accounting research Various tasks as delegated by the Controller such as data collection and analysis, process improvements, and implementation of internal controls

Requirements:

The ideal candidate possesses: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA license is a plus Prior accounting experience (3-6 years) Prior experience managing staff (1-3 years) Familiarity with Excel and its functions Ability to pick up on computer programs quickly Attention to detail Familiarity with the retail/restaurant industry Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player Belief in and passion for the sweetlife and sweetgreen’s core values. Personal characteristics reflective of sweetgreen: high-energy, self-motivated, positive attitude, service-oriented, flexible, fun-loving personality, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

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