Compensation Range

$90,000 - $95,000 / Year

Position Overview:

You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 years in a row! What you may not know is how our Finance Team provides analysis, insight and support for strategy development/deployment and key initiative oversight and skillfully prepares and examines the financial records for two bakeries producing 40,000 cheesecakes daily.
As the Senior Accountant you play a critical role in maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with the audit preparation and requests, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with different members of the accounting and financial reporting teams, and you will be involved in the month-end closing process and financial statement reviews.

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

Exhaustively Meticulous: You appreciate attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.Data Investigator: you enjoy reviewing and analyzing reports and data, and you're not satisfied until you resolve identified issues. Driven by Results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely and high quality deliverables, while never hesitating to ask for more when you're done.Adaptable: you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and, you're able to stay nimble and change direction when priorities shift.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do:

Play an active role in the month-end close process including preparing monthly & quarterly journal entries.Prepare monthly & quarterly account reconciliation and analysis such as prepaids, property tax, gift cards and other.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and improve on the process.Prepare and review analysis and comparisons of actual results to historical trend/budget.Assist with annual and quarterly budgeting and financial forecasting. Assist with quarterly financial and SOX audit by working directly with internal and external auditors to fulfill requests for supporting documentation.Complete ad hoc projects to support the accounting, reporting, and finance operations, as needed.Maintain effective internal controls to ensure transactions follow Company policies and are properly reflected on the financial statements. Provide assistance and coverage as needed to the wider finance team.Must be able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.Work cross functionally with departments throughout the company.Document accounting and control procedures, including process manuals.
What we require:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or related field5+ years of general accounting experienceSound knowledge of GAAPSolid analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skillsStrong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)Knowledge of ERP systemsDetail-oriented and accurateUnderstands public company month-end close processes with importance of meeting deadlinesProven ability to collaborate with other departmentsAble to work independently and as a team member

Here’s what we prefer:

CPA CertificationKnowledge of forecasting
What we offer:

 

Vacation and sick timeMedical, Dental & Vision401K with company match25%-35% discount when dining as a guestDiscounted cheesecake purchase programAnnual stipend for dining in our restaurants
About the Company:

Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For”, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in beautiful Calabasas, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create all of the delicious desserts on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and we offer The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory Bakery at Home branded cheesecakes and desserts in retail and food service outlets nationwide. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.