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The Cheesecake Factory · 14 hours ago

Senior Accountant

The Cheesecake Factory is recognized as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' and operates over 200 full-service restaurants. As a Senior Accountant, you will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and assist with audit preparations while collaborating with various teams in the accounting and financial reporting departments.

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Hiring Manager
Kelly Malouf
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Responsibilities

Play an active role in the month-end close process including preparing monthly & quarterly journal entries
Prepare monthly & quarterly account reconciliation and analysis such as prepaids, property tax, gift cards and other
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and improve on the process
Prepare and review analysis and comparisons of actual results to historical trend/budget
Assist with annual and quarterly budgeting and financial forecasting
Assist with quarterly financial and SOX audit by working directly with internal and external auditors to fulfill requests for supporting documentation
Complete ad hoc projects to support the accounting, reporting, and finance operations, as needed
Maintain effective internal controls to ensure transactions follow Company policies and are properly reflected on the financial statements
Provide assistance and coverage as needed to the wider finance team
Must be able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Work cross functionally with departments throughout the company
Document accounting and control procedures, including process manuals

Qualification

GAAPGeneral accounting experienceExcelERP systemsCPA CertificationAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance or related field
5+ years of general accounting experience
Sound knowledge of GAAP
Solid analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
Knowledge of ERP systems
Detail-oriented and accurate
Understands public company month-end close processes with importance of meeting deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate with other departments
Able to work independently and as a team member

Preferred

CPA Certification
Knowledge of forecasting

Benefits

Vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K with company match
25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
Discounted cheesecake purchase program
Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants

Company

The Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory crafts every dish fresh and from scratch daily to ensure every bite is delicious and unforgettable.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Roark Capital Group
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2020-04-20Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1992-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Doug Benn
Executive Vice President and CFO
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Matthew Clark
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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