Senior Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant - Restaurant

Layne’s Chicken Fingers has an exciting, full-time opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant! We are a privately-owned restaurant operator and franchisor that is growing rapidly. If you are looking for a stable career with steady growth in a dynamic industry, this is the role for you.

As a key member of our finance team, the Senior Staff Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of Layne’s Chicken. You’ll oversee financial reporting for our stores, support period-end and year-end close processes, and collaborate with other departments to strengthen the company’s financial stability. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with the Operations team.

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with tenure
• Complimentary snacks and drinks
• Summer hours every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• In-office scooters for those who prefer to roll instead of walk

• Manage general ledger activities, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead the period-end and year-end closing activities for our stores
• Assist with franchise and G&A accounting tasks
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to identify variances and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate reporting and resolve discrepancies
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Assist with audits and ad hoc requests as needed
• Collaborate with other departments to improve processes and efficiency
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Operations team

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of experience, preferably in a high volume, multi-unit, or full cycle restaurant accounting environment
• 2+ years of senior accounting experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and restaurant industry financial practices
• Ability to work independently while supporting accounting team members
• Intermediate Excel and other Microsoft product skills
• Experience with Restaurant 365 is a plus