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Associate Accountant
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will assist with general ledger activities, reconciliations, reporting, and monthly close processes for both company-owned and franchised locations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop accounting skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and reconcile bank deposits for both company-owned and franchised locations.<br>• Prepare and analyze credit card account and online ordering receivable reconciliations.<br>• Post payroll journal entries and manage payroll accruals.<br>• Compile royalty reports and track bounced payment reports.<br>• Generate weekly cash deposit summaries and monthly grand opening updates.<br>• Create inventory balance reports and contribute to payroll processing.<br>• Produce and distribute financial statements, including general ledger reports for operations and marketing teams.<br>• Communicate with franchisees to collect updated insurance certificates and maintain accurate records in NetSuite.<br>• Conduct data analysis by preparing Excel spreadsheets to support financial decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting focus preferred.<br>• Previous accounting experience, ideally in restaurant, retail, or franchisor settings.<br>• Proficiency in NetSuite, Toast, and DataCentral systems is highly desirable.<br>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.<br>• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.<br>• Excellent communication skills to interact with franchisees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.<br>• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and grow.<br>• Ability to maintain confidentiality and produce accurate, detail-oriented work.
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  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will assist with general ledger activities, reconciliations, reporting, and monthly close processes for both company-owned and franchised locations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop accounting skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and reconcile bank deposits for both company-owned and franchised locations.<br>• Prepare and analyze credit card account and online ordering receivable reconciliations.<br>• Post payroll journal entries and manage payroll accruals.<br>• Compile royalty reports and track bounced payment reports.<br>• Generate weekly cash deposit summaries and monthly grand opening updates.<br>• Create inventory balance reports and contribute to payroll processing.<br>• Produce and distribute financial statements, including general ledger reports for operations and marketing teams.<br>• Communicate with franchisees to collect updated insurance certificates and maintain accurate records in NetSuite.<br>• Conduct data analysis by preparing Excel spreadsheets to support financial decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • 2025-11-26T18:18:52Z

Associate Accountant Job in San Jose | Robert Half