Job Details

Our restaurants are only the tip of the flame. If you're looking for a fast-paced, innovative and welcoming workplace then a career with our Corporate Familia is right for you.

What's in it for you!
• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive pay and bonus
• Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
• Amazing office culture
• Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) + Restaurant Discount
• Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more...

Our Company

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 7 states, becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex from our famous family dinners to Mexican entrees.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs month-end closing procedures by creating journal entries and recurring journals. Conducts analysis and balance sheet account reconciliation for all fixed asset related accounts. Assists in the preparation of detailed schedules for quarterly and annual audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes Fixed Asset journal entries and recurring journals monthly.
• Processes check invoice coding and approvals, accrues tax, checks invoices for accuracy and submits to A/P for processing.
• Reviews Expenditure Request Forms and communicates with external departments to manage asset additions/disposals.
• Maintains the Asset Management module monthly by setting up new stores, remodels and facilities projects in the system as well as removing fixed asset disposals.
• Maintains monthly reconciliations of fixed asset accounts.
• Prepares schedules for audits and reviews including but not limited to the fixed asset roll-forward.
• Proactively assess the accuracy and validity of CIP balances by following up with relevant departmental contacts (Facilities, Development, IT, etc.)
• Communicates with upper management in determining capitalization rates and calculates and records capitalized labor and interest monthly.
• Updates and maintains Accounts Payable vendors.
• Ensures SOX compliance by assisting the accounting team in adhering to internal controls.
• Participates in special projects as necessary.
• Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member in pursuit of common goals.
• Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

Education/Work Experience:

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum 5+ years' accounting experience required, preferably in restaurant/retail industry. Very good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) required experience as well with Sarbanes Oxley internal control requirements.

License/Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be decisive and able to make fact-based decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset and skills; meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret complex reports, documents, and correspondence.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, customized database applications, and internet research tools.
• Adept at managing and prioritizing competing time sensitive requests while working well in a team atmosphere that may be under pressure.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance to the company.
• Ability to work at the Support Center consistent with the hybrid work policy.

The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. Individual pay will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

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