Accountant

Western Bagel® started with a simple dream to provide good bagels to a bagel-barren West Coast. Seventy years later, with ten retail locations, as well as national and international wholesale distribution.  With the help of exciting and loyal employees who support us, Western Bagel®  has become “The Bagel That Won The West®”.  NOW WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM as an ACCOUNTANT TEAM MEMBER in our VAN NUYS location.

Job Details:

Base Salary: $72K - $83K a year

Summary / Objective

The Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role includes preparing and analyzing financial reports, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, filing sales tax, city tax, and property tax returns. The Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements with US GAAP.
• Manage general ledger, perform account reconciliations between multiple systems
• Perform manual reconciliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Prepare and post all required journal entries for month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure financial integrity
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Provide financial information to external CPAs for State and Federal income tax
• Complete and file the following tax returns: CA Sales and Use tax, Los Angeles City tax, and Business Property Tax (form 571-L)
• Prepare payroll and other financial information for business insurance policy renewals
• Generate financial reports for management decision-making
• Assist with new ERP implementation once the project is approved
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of proven experience as an accountant or in a similar financial role
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting regulations, and procedures
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be an effective team player, working effectively with employees across functions
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Work Environment:

• On-site, five days a week with standard working hours
• Extra hours may be needed at times during end-of-period reporting or tax season

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional lifting of files or boxes up to 30 lbs.