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Staff Accountant - Franchise

Potbelly
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 18, 2025
Staff Accountant - Franchise Chicago, IL PAY TRANSPARENCY $60,000 - $70,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential! 100% remote in the United States 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** GENERAL DESCRIPTION Are you a numbers enthusiast with a taste for the restaurant world? Our accounting team is looking for a Staff Accountant- Franchise to help support our growing franchise network. This is an exciting opportunity to jump into the heart of the food industry-where spreadsheets meet sandwiches and accounting drives business success. You'll assist in tracking franchise revenues, supporting month-end closings, processing receivables and payables, and more. All of this happens in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll gain valuable experience and grow your career. If you're detail- oriented, driven, and an effective communicator across teams and levels, we'd love to have you on our team! FOCUS What You'll Be Serving Up (aka Your Key Responsibilities): Prepare accurate and timely journal entries and account reconciliations to support the financial close process for franchise revenue and other areas as needed. Be a key voice during period-end close meetings by delivering clear and insightful variance analysis and bridging actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods. Calculate and process franchise royalties, fees, and other revenue. Support our fast-growing franchisee development efforts by working with new and existing franchisees on their accounting needs. Process vendor payments, including initiating ACHs, wire transfers, and bank payments to keep things running smoothly. Manage and improve working capital by monitoring franchisee collections and vendor payment timing. Collaborate cross-functionally with franchise operations, development, and others as necessary to investigate and resolve discrepancies with confidence and clarity. Create and maintain documentation for your areas, including process maps and internal controls that support our SOX compliance efforts. Support a smooth and successful annual financial audit by assembling accurate documentation and detailed supporting schedules. Support other projects and initiatives as needed. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field. Must be able to communicate heavily through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS Must embrace the company culture and exhibit 'Good Vibes'. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance. Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience. Franchised, restaurant, or other multi-unit businesses is highly desirable. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus. NetSuite general ledger is a plus. Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 09/30/2025. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications. Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work. We're an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. Already applied? Go to TalentReef to see your application Position Information Company: Potbelly Corporate Position: Staff Accountant - Franchise Status: Full Time Shift: First (Day) Req #: 10643069 Date Posted: June 16, 2025 Location: Chicago , Chicago, US, IL, 60611 Job Category: Corporate