[Remote] Senior Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Philz Coffee is hiring a Senior Accountant to lead close and financial reporting work for assigned areas, strengthen accounting controls, and support audits. The role partners with FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain, and provides technical guidance and development to accounting team members.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned functional areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the close calendar
• Prepare and/or review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation, as applicable
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff/junior accountants; ensure reconciling items are researched and cleared timely
• Oversee store-level revenue and COGS accounting, including gift card/loyalty liability tracking and multi-location consolidation
• Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow support) and supporting variance commentary for leadership
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors; prepare technical memos and audit PBC schedules
• Lead or support SOX control execution and documentation for assigned processes; help remediate identified deficiencies
• Research and document accounting treatment for new transactions, contracts, or store growth initiatives (new units, re-franchising, M&A support as needed)
• Identify, design, and implement process and systems improvements to increase close efficiency and controls maturity
• Train, review, and develop Staff and Junior Accountants; act as a technical resource for the broader accounting team

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage multiple close workstreams independently and meet firm deadlines
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Comfortable presenting to finance leadership
• Experience mentoring or informally leading junior staff
• CPA strongly preferred (active or in progress)
• Ideally including public accounting/audit and multi-unit retail or restaurant industry experience
• Experience with reporting/BI tools a plus

Benefits

• Currently remote, based within the Greater Los Angeles area; hybrid office environment in Long Beach, CA, beginning in Q1 of 2027
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Optional family life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Mental health support
• Holiday pay
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Team Member discounts
• Freebie drinks and discounted beans
• Philz swag
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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