Staff Accountant

Essential Functions: Participate in general ledger activities, including preparing and entering journal entries, supporting month-end close, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy, updating monthly financial statements and reports, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This role supports core accounting functions including general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, cash management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also serving as the primary owner of the accounts receivable and collections process.

Overview:

If you’re looking for a purpose and not just a job, join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion!

 

We're not just the pioneers of the nutritional smoothie; we're the champions of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. With over 1300 stores and counting, we’ve grown to become the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients, and blend with a purpose.

 

At Smoothie King, we're serious about our clean ingredients and passionate about our guests' health and wellness journeys—but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have a good time. Here, you'll find work that's equal parts challenging and rewarding, all within a culture that's as amazing as our smoothies. We're committed to continuous improvement, achieving our goals, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive.

General Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for helping drive the growth and success of our brand by providing high-quality accounting services to our stores, various departments, and leadership. This role supports core accounting functions including general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, cash management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also serving as the primary owner of the accounts receivable and collections process. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, business curiosity, and a willingness to take ownership of processes that support the financial health of the brand.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in general ledger activities, including preparing and entering journal entries, supporting month-end close, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy, updating monthly financial statements and reports, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Manage the full accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, collection efforts on outstanding balances, cash application activities, and reconciliation of accounts receivable subledgers.
• Prepare bi-weekly accounts receivable aging and collections reporting for leadership and facilitate monthly accounts receivable status meetings.
• Manage delinquency-related activities, including payment plans, deferrals, account defaults, escalations, ACH returns, and resolution strategies.
• Assist with quarterly franchisee P&L collection efforts and provide status updates to leadership.
• Perform accounts receivable activities related to third-party delivery payment receipts and reconciliations.
• Participate in cash management activities, including daily and weekly cash reporting, check deposits, payment run funding, and reconciliation of store and operating bank accounts.
• Reconcile daily store cash deposits against reported cash sales and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor collection trends and identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable aging, payment compliance, and cash flow.
• Work collaboratively with other accounting team members to standardize processes, improve efficiencies, and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability by developing a thorough understanding of both assigned responsibilities and broader accounting operations.
• Assist the Accounting Manager, Controller, CFO, and broader Finance team with special projects and other accounting activities as needed.

Major Responsibilities / Specific Requirements:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong reconciliation, research, and account analysis capabilities.
• Experience handling sensitive collection conversations professionally while maintaining positive business relationships.
• Documentation skills, data analysis skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Organized and highly detail oriented.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger systems, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience in a high-growth organization preferred.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Smoothie King.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, or related experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Personal passion for health and fitness is a plus.
• This position currently follows a hybrid work schedule, with one day per week designated for remote work and four days in-office. Must be able to commute to our office location for on-site work as required. This hybrid schedule is subject to change.
• The environment requires the team member to work inside.
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• May be requested to work weekends for special events.

What We Offer:

Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with an upbeat atmosphere and great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free smoothies, flexible work schedules, office lunches and parties, monthly fitness challenges, free gym access, and more fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work.

 

Our Mission

Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

 

Our Vision

We make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits.

 

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At Smoothie King, when we say inspire people, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our brand, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which includes “We Are Better Together” and “We Do the Right Thing”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Smoothie King, please call our People Services Department at 214-935-8900 and direct assistance will be provided.