Senior Accountant
Company: Philz Coffee
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-07-21
About this role
As Philz continues to grow and expand, the strength of our accounting foundation matters more than ever. We’re looking for a
Senior Accountant
who can bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and leadership to complex areas of the close and financial reporting process. You’ll partner across FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain to translate financial activity into meaningful business insight, while strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting audits as the company scales. You’ll also serve as a trusted technical resource and help develop the next level of talent across the accounting team.
*This role is currently remote and must be based within the Greater Los Angeles area. Our teams will return to a hybrid office environment in late 2026.*
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Close, Reporting & General Ledger
- Own the full month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned functional areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the close calendar.
- Prepare and/or review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation, as applicable.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff/junior accountants; ensure reconciling items are researched and cleared timely.
- Oversee store-level revenue and COGS accounting, including gift card/loyalty liability tracking and multi-location consolidation.
- Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow support) and supporting variance commentary for leadership.
Audit, Controls & Technical Accounting
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors; prepare technical memos and audit PBC schedules.
- Lead or support SOX control execution and documentation for assigned processes; help remediate identified deficiencies.
- Research and document accounting treatment for new transactions, contracts, or store growth initiatives (new units, re-franchising, M&A support as needed).
- Identify, design, and implement pro...