Senior Accountant

Location

Bradenton, FL | United States

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant will support a variety of accounting functions with a primary focus on  lease accounting, sales, use and property taxes across the organization -- including numerous state and local jurisdictions - and assisting with account reconciliations and month-end close to support the integrity of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. This position will also provide technical accounting support and assist the team in preparing for the Company’s external audits.

The essential functions in this are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, specifically Leases, ASC 842; e nsuring compliance with ASC 842 as new leases and amendments are executed
• Perform accounting for and manage the timely and accurate filing of, sales & use and property taxes
• Understand changes in sales tax and property tax legislation
• Facilitate any sales and property tax audits
• Support the timely completion of month-end close process and reconciliations in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Work effectively and alongside third-party service providers (consultants, auditors)
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
  Work collaboratively with other Corporate functions (Development, Operations, Finance)
• Implement and develop solutions to drive efficiencies
• Lead and support other accounting related projects and functions as assigned
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting/Finance and CPA license required; Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience,
• Excellent understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations, specifically lease accounting (Leases, ASC 842)
• Knowledge/exposure to sales and use tax, property tax and income tax
• Experience within the retail, restaurant, or similar industry that includes multiple locations in various tax jurisdictions
• Experience with and understanding of SEC rules a plus
• Experience with external auditors
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  Previous experience with Great Plains a plus
• Public Accounting experience strongly preferred

First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients across its network of neighborhood restaurants. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was recognized as the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. There are more than 520 First Watch restaurants in 29 states, and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. For more information, visit .

First Watch is an equal opportunity employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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