About the job
Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting
Join the dynamic Accounting Team at sweetgreen as a Staff Accountant specializing in Financial Reporting. This pivotal role involves supporting SEC reporting, external audits, and technical accounting matters. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial part in preparing quarterly 10-Qs and annual 10-Ks, coordinating audit requests, and facilitating monthly closing activities. We seek a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in public company accounting and a solid grasp of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including preparing footnote disclosures and collecting supporting documentation.
- Accurately prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Analyze general ledger accounts to identify necessary accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
- Support external audit processes by compiling schedules, providing necessary documentation, and promptly responding to auditor requests.
- Work alongside the Accounting Manager to ensure the timely completion of tasks aligned with weekly and period-end close schedules.
- Conduct technical accounting research and develop memoranda for complex transactions or new accounting standards.
- Assist in implementing and documenting 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 team members and be the go-to person for financial reporting inquiries.