Accountant (Restaurant)

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.

Job Responsibilities:

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:

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.

Pay Range:

P2 $72,500 - $101,500 / Annual Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. #LI-ZW1 #LI-Hybrid Panda Strong since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 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: 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 accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.