Senior Accountant

• Onsite in the Atlanta, GA office - hybrid
• $80,000 - 90,000 base salary plus annual bonus!

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation? 

What’s In It For You**: 

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises! 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
• Domestic Partnership Benefits 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution  
• Commuter Benefit Program  
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Time Off  
• Discount Program  
• Flexible Work Schedule  
• Career growth opportunities  

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting

Location: Atlanta, GA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Accounting Manager or above 

General Description

Potbelly is seeking a Senior Accountant to support franchise accounting, internal reporting, corporate accounting, and key business processes across the organization. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information through account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, financial analysis, month-end close activities, and financial systems administration and metadata maintenance to ensure the integrity of accounting data, reporting hierarchies, and financial reporting structures. The role supports the ongoing scalability, accuracy, and effectiveness of the Company's accounting and reporting environment.

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key accounting partner for the Company's growing franchise business. This role will review franchise accounting activities, support technical accounting research and issue resolution, and partner closely with their manager to ensure the franchise accounting function scales effectively alongside the Company's growth. The Senior Accountant will also partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Accounting, Franchising, and IT to support accurate financial reporting, financial systems administration, continuous process improvement initiatives, and assist with lease and fixed asset accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and record journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for the Company's growing franchise business, providing support for franchise accounting activities, technical research, issue resolution, and process execution.
• Review franchise-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff and provide guidance to support accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with their Manager, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate accounting matters, resolve complex issues, and support franchise growth initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze internal financial reports, management reporting packages, account fluctuations, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Maintain and administer financial systems metadata, reporting hierarchies, account mappings, dimensions, and reporting structures to support accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Support financial systems administration, testing, reporting enhancements, process automation efforts, and implementation of system improvements.
• Assist team with lease and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Support internal and external audits through the preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and support a scalable accounting and reporting environment.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting, reporting, and operational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Restaurant or multi-unit retail experience
• Experience with Toast
• Experience with ADP
• Experience with NetSuite or Workday
• CPA or CPA eligibility

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset
• Organized and process disciplined
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Collaborative communicator

Potbelly Sandwich Works may use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of its hiring and recruitment process. These tools may collect and analyze data including questionnaire and assessment responses, resume content, and professional profile information. AI-assisted tools are used for all position types. All final employment decisions are made by people. Potbelly may also use additional AI-assisted tools from time to time in its hiring process. 

If you have questions about how AI is used in connection with your application, or if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the use of AI in the hiring process, please contact HumanResources1@potbelly.com.

At Potbelly, we are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals are valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths. We believe that inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect enhance the way we serve our customers and work together as a team. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by [12/31/2026] to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.