Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

The Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting will be a key member of the Accounting Team, primarily supporting SEC reporting, external audit processes, and technical accounting matters. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will assist in the preparation of quarterly 10-Qs and annual 10-Ks, coordinate audit requests, and support monthly close activities. We are looking for an individual who can work independently with strong attention to detail, a background in public company accounting preferred, and a solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Core Responsibilities

As a key contributor to financial reporting and the monthly close process, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including drafting footnote disclosures and gathering supporting documentation.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Analyze general ledger accounts to identify and record necessary accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.

• Support external audit processes by compiling schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor requests in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure timely completion of tasks aligned with weekly and period-end close schedules.

• Assist with technical accounting research and memoranda for complex transactions or new accounting standards.

• Support the implementation and documentation of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements.

• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analyses, and reporting initiatives in collaboration with the management team.

• Propose and implement process improvements

• Establish yourself as a reliable resource for teammates and the go-to person for financial reporting questions.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or CPA track strongly preferred.

• Understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; public company experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting information clearly and effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, assisting colleagues in troubleshooting issues and overcoming challenges.

• Willingness to dedicate the hours required to meet deadlines during close periods and SEC filing deadlines.

• Candidates must be available to work onsite in the Los Angeles office at least four days per week.

Experience Desired

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably with public company accounting or Big 4 public accounting experience.

• Minimum 1 year of experience with financial reporting, external audit support, or SEC reporting.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems preferred.

What you'll get:

• Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
• Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
• Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!

About sweetgreen

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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