Zingerman's Delicatessen Staff Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Zingerman's is hiring a Staff Accountant
Zingerman's Community of Businesses is an organization managed under the philosophy of Open Book Management . This means that we encourage all of our staff to understand the key financial numbers and we share the information lavishly. The main responsibility of a Zingerman's Staff Accountant is to support the Zingerman's Community of Businesses (ZCoB) with daily/weekly/monthly accounting tasks, cash handling, monthly financial reports/reviews, analytics and historical context surrounding annual planning and quarterly forecasting, teaching financial literacy to our staff, and more.
This position is typically 40-45 hours per week at an annual salary of $70,000 - $75,000, depending on experience. The position has some flexibility in work hours and days, but a typical schedule would be 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. The position reports directly to Zingerman's Restaurant Accounting Manager and will work closely with the Managing Partners and leadership teams of their supported businesses.
Join our team where Great Food, Great Service, and Great Finance are our three bottom lines and where we love to learn and have fun!
Compelling Reasons to Join Us:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
• Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
• Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
• 401K matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Free employee meals provided off the Deli sandwich menu
• Employee Discount of 50% available at the Deli with the completion of the manager orientation
• Discounts at all Zingerman's businesses
• Paid time off available
• Discounts at local businesses
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Ownership opportunity through staff Community Shares program
• Opportunities to learn and advance within the organization
• Working with a committed and fun team

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Able to perform accounting functions for the businesses including invoicing, processing vendor payments, billing, active management of A/R and A/P, payroll processing, intercompany transactions, assisting with physical inventory and related valuation as needed, reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month-end closing activities and financial reporting as necessary
• Supervises one part-time accounting assistant
• Coordinates purchasing information and A/R information with Delicatessen cashiers and catering staff, monitors adherence with cash handling processes
• Produces financial reports, both internal and external, and analytical commentary within established timeframes
• Manages bank accounts and related activity including online checking, account transfers, preparation of bank deposits, and overall cash handling
• Reconciles daily cash receipts with multiple point of sale (POS) systems to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Prepares special financial analyses as requested
• Assists with annual planning and forecasting as deemed necessary
• Provides great service to vendors, customers, and staff seeking financial information
• Monitors shared email account, answering questions and providing information as requested
• Works proactively to prevent problems and encourages cooperation toward achieving organizational goals
• Active, on-site presence in the administrative office and develops an understanding of how administration supports business operations
• Attends, participates, provides information and sometimes leads weekly meetings ("huddles") with staff and attends manager and leadership meetings
• Attends huddles with Zingerman's Great Finance Group and complies with deadlines and procedures established by the group
• Completes Training Passports within the stated timeframes and continues to live by Zingerman's Guiding Principles
• Actively supports open-book management techniques and an informed finance culture throughout the business, collaborating with other Zingerman's businesses and accountants to promote common practices and standards whenever possible
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and positive working relationships throughout the Zingerman's Community of Businesses (ZCoB)
• Supports principles of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement
• Creates maintains and improves standard operating procedures (SOP's) for related work

Physical Requirements:

• Able to ascend/descend between multiple levels of the Deli building
• Able to work at a desk, standing or sitting for long periods of time

Skills/Experience desired for this position are:

• BA/BS in accounting or finance or related field
• 3-5 or more years of relevant professional experience typical of a full charge accountant
• Restaurant and retail experience a plus (or similar industry with high transactional volumes)
• Experience with Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree) a plus
• Experience with continuous improvement and/or Lean concepts a plus
• Excellent planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Ability to analyze financial data and related business operations
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficiency in Google Suites and Microsoft Excel in a Mac OS operating environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, high-volume email inboxes
• Ability to add financial rigor to dynamic environments
• Flexible approach to problem-solving with a strong work ethic (self-motivated)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to add to the ZCoB culture:

• High level of personal energy and strong interpersonal skills
• Quick learner who can work independently and also as part of a team
• Discreetly handle confidential information
• Trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic
• Ability to perform routine daily tasks, requiring close attention to detail and accuracy
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with interruptions in a shared office space
• Ability to set priorities and follow-through and deliver results on time
• Passionate about giving great service to others
• Enjoys teaching and sharing information

Zingerman's mission statement :
We share the Zingerman's Experience
Selling food that makes you happy
Giving service that makes you smile
In passionate pursuit of our mission
Showing love and care in all our actions
To enrich as many lives as we possibly can.
Zingerman's is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zingerman's all individuals are welcomed, treated respectfully and fairly, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization's success. We are a place where we can be ourselves at work, bringing our uniqueness to the business while fulfilling our work duties. Want to learn more?
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Salary Description
$70,000-$75,000 per year