Staff Accountant - Full-time / Part-time

Come Join Our New Team!

Pei Wei is looking for a Staff Accountant to play an instrumental role in the next phase of our growth as we build a new Restaurant Support Office team in the Las Colinas area of Irving, TX.  Pei Wei is the leader in fresh Pan-Asian fast-casual dining, with more than 200 restaurants in 21 states. We are looking for passionate team players to elevate an already exceptional brand. If you want to be part of something truly special where you can make a difference, then apply today to explore this exciting career opportunity.

What you will do:

The Staff Accountant works with all aspects of accounting to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the Company’s financial records. The position must work with extreme confidentiality to protect the privacy of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and other necessary adjusting journal entries
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of revenue to accounting systems
• Responsible for gift card and loyalty accounting, specifically, reconciliations, deferred revenue, recording of breakage, and program administration.
• Manage and review accounts receivables related to franchisees and third-party vendors
• Assist with implementation and administration of new financial systems
• Research store and corporate accounting issues
• Assist in monitoring, evaluating and improving corporate accounting policy, procedures and systems
• Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Assist in preparing interim and year-end schedules for external audits
• Perform Ad hoc reporting and projects and special projects, as necessary

What you need:

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• CPA is a plus

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting related field is required
• Multi-unit restaurant/retail is preferred
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, with strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and experience in implementing process improvement initiatives

Competencies:

• Results oriented with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel to locations or vendor sites, as necessary (less than 10% travel)
• Must be a critical thinker
• Must be able to work under strict deadlines
• Must be detail oriented with extreme attention paid to accuracy
• Motivated team player with flexible, hardworking “can-do" approach
• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.

Working Conditions:

•  Work is performed primarily in an office setting
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see
•  Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
•  Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 10 pounds) during the course of the workday

What we offer:

• Growth opportunities in a fun and fast-moving environment
• 15 days of PTO per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans
• Generous meal benefits

Pei Wei is proud to be an equal opportunity employer workplace.